Assessment of the Impact of a Newly Operated Mass Rapid Transit System on Multimodal Transportation System Performance in the Indian Context

Abstract

This research study examines the effects of a new metro system implementation on various performance indicators along with the determination of service quality components of a multimodal transportation network. The objectives of the study are twofold: firstly, to compare the performance indicators before and after the metro system implementation, and secondly, to conduct a principal component analysis of the service quality assessment related to the multimodal transportation system. The data, based on individual multimodal trip characteristics (before metro and after metro scenario) and multimodal service quality ,were collected from 400 commuters experiencing the newly operated mass rapid transit system (MRTS) using a revealed preference survey approach in multimodal transport system. Impact on the both of the quantitative (such as performance indicators, including travel time index, interconnectivity convenience ratio, journey speed etc.) and qualitative (such as modal service quality) multimodal performance indicators, were analysed using parametric and non-parametric statistical tests to compare the changes on these indicators in before and after metro scenario. These findings suggest that the metro system has positively influenced the overall efficiency of the multimodal transportation performance, may involve trade-offs by compromising few indices, highlighting the need for comprehensive and sustainable mobility planning. The findings of this research contribute to the understanding of sustainable mobility and its implications for urban transportation planning in terms of significance of the metro system in improving commuter experience, optimizing resources, and promoting the use of public transportation.