In this paper we focus on some applications of TDM policies in the metropolitan area of Naples. The policies tested include "push" and "pull" measures, designed to increase respectively the car generalized cost and the attractiveness of alternative modes, using instruments such as parking pricing, restricted access areas, introduction of Park and Ride nodes and of new railway transport services. Seven different scenarios were generated and several impacts were estimated by means of a system of models previously specified, calibrated and validated. The main impacts were on travel demand and on performance of the supply system such as impacts on system effectiveness, on system efficiency and the environment. The results may be summarized as follows: push policies depress travel demand and have negative impacts on the local economic; pull policies need substantial investments but do not produce results as to justify such investments; by combining the different policies the best results may be achieved in terms of effectiveness and efficiency and at the same time guarantee a global increase in accessibility and user surplus.
The Evaluation of travel demand management policies in the urban area of Naples
DE LUCA, STEFANO;
2001-01-01
Abstract
In this paper we focus on some applications of TDM policies in the metropolitan area of Naples. The policies tested include "push" and "pull" measures, designed to increase respectively the car generalized cost and the attractiveness of alternative modes, using instruments such as parking pricing, restricted access areas, introduction of Park and Ride nodes and of new railway transport services. Seven different scenarios were generated and several impacts were estimated by means of a system of models previously specified, calibrated and validated. The main impacts were on travel demand and on performance of the supply system such as impacts on system effectiveness, on system efficiency and the environment. The results may be summarized as follows: push policies depress travel demand and have negative impacts on the local economic; pull policies need substantial investments but do not produce results as to justify such investments; by combining the different policies the best results may be achieved in terms of effectiveness and efficiency and at the same time guarantee a global increase in accessibility and user surplus.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
