Conference: how to get people out of their cars?
UITP is organising a Conference on ‘How to get people out of their cars’ on 23 January.
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- 8 January 2020
Innovation and technology developments such as automated vehicles should help cities and regions to reach the goals they set for the future. We all aim for more liveable cities that are attractive to citizens and businesses. Therefore we need to tackle environmental issues and create vibrant public spaces with better accessibility. How can automated vehicles contribute to this goal?
In this chapter we will provide you with a roadmap on how to reach the scenario where fleets of shared AVs are integrated into public transport. You will also find various use cases of AVs in urban, suburban or rural settings, categorised by the level of integration with public transport, the vehicle equipment needs and the target users.
AV scenarios in different environments
Automated road vehicles (AVs) provide many opportunities for better urban mobility services. But how AVs can best be integrated depends on the environment of the area. The SPACE project partners have defined a list of different use cases, or scenarios, to offer guidance on how to deploy AVs in environments with different densities – ranging from an urban setting, a suburban setting and small cities, to rural areas. When you filter for one of these environments in the list below, it will show you only the most relevant scenarios, which does not mean this AV scenario is not seen in other environments. The list is not exhaustive and given the ongoing changes and technological developments, it will be updated over time. The scenarios have been put on a timeline in order to underline what scenarios are already happening, which ones are under development for implementation in the near future and which ones still need some time. An important aspect to be noted is that every use case does not necessarily require a different type of vehicle and a fleet of AVs can be used for different scenarios.
For examples of automated metros in the world take a look at UITP’s Observatory of automated metros
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General requirements for automated vehicles
The speed and size of AVs should always be linked to the demand and local needs, and should depend on the local context and not on technological developments. The aim in the future is that all services will run on demand and with minimum level 4 of automation in order to be able to run them without a driver on board, but with accompanying staff on board when needed. Where smaller AVs are used, they can be conceived as being modular or be deployed using platooning, whenever larger capacity is required. Over time, the expected decrease in private car use will lead to larger-size vehicles serving in automated fleets.
AVs can have a dual use. Alongside transporting passengers, another important functionality of AVs is urban freight distribution. The service could be converted to urban cargo distribution at night or at planned timeslots, which would require special vehicle equipment (for example, lockers for parcel delivery).
In the SPACE project we have identified 13 use cases
Operational concepts of how AVs can be used and integrated
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Happening now
First/last mile feeder to public transport station
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- Urban (high density) Suburban
Happening now
Special service (campus, business park, hospital)
- Settings:
- Suburban
Happening now
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
- Settings:
- Urban (high density) Suburban
Happening now
Pop-Up Shuttle transport
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Happening soon
Area based service and feeder to public transport station
- Settings:
- Small, isolated city Rural (low density)
Happening in the future
Premium shared point-to-point service
- Settings:
- Urban (high density) Suburban Small, isolated city Rural (low density)
Happening in the future
Shared point-to-point service
- Settings:
- Urban (high density) Suburban Small, isolated city Rural (low density)
Happening in the future
Local bus service
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- Small, isolated city
Happening in the future
School bus
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- Small, isolated city Rural (low density)
Happening in the future
Premium - Robo-taxis
- Settings:
- Urban (high density) Suburban Small, isolated city Rural (low density)
Happening in the future
Car-sharing
- Settings:
- Suburban Small, isolated city Rural (low density)
Happening in the future
Intercity travel
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First/last mile feeder to public transport station
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- Urban (high density) Suburban
Public transport integration
Fully integrated in public transport offer: ticket, fare, app, dispatching, control room
Vehicle needs
Mixed traffic, low-floor, ramp, space for stroller/luggage/wheelchair
Target user
Description
This shared service would act as a feeder service to public transport for the first/last mile. The vehicles would follow a fixed route to or from public transport stations with on-demand stops or possibly fixed stops during rush hour. The service would be operated in parallel to high capacity public transport.
Users in areas not covered by public transport core network
Special service (campus, business park, hospital)
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- Suburban
Public transport integration
Information about the service will be integrated in the public transport information platform.
Vehicle needs
Pedestrian areas and mixed traffic, low-floor, ramp, space for stroller/luggage/wheelchair. Lockers if used for parcel delivery
Target users
Description
This shared service would work as a feeder to public transport stations and provide additional service on private grounds. The vehicles would follow a schedule during morning and afternoon peaks but otherwise operate on demand. The vehicles could also deliver correspondence and small parcels.
Employees, clients, students, visitors, patients (depending on origin and destination of service)
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
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- Urban (high density) Suburban
Public transport integration
Fully integrated in public transport offer: ticket, fare, app, dispatching, control room
Vehicle needs
High-capacity buses, ramp
Target users
Description
This rapid transit bus (BRT) would follow a fixed route on a reserved lane. The shared service would have fixed stops and operate at high frequency.
All users
Pop-Up Shuttle transport
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Public transport integration
Fully integrated in public transport offer: ticket, fare, app, dispatching, control room
Vehicle needs
Depends on the event
Target users
Description
This would be a temporary service which would operate only for some days/weeks during large events such as exhibitions or concerts. The vehicles would follow a fixed route.
Participants of the event
Area based service and feeder to public transport station
- Environment:
- Small, isolated city Rural (low density)
Public transport Integration
Fully integrated in public transport offer: ticket, fare, app, dispatching, control room
Vehicle needs
Mixed traffic, low-floor, ramp, space for stroller/luggage/wheelchair
Target user
Description
This shared service would be a proximity and area-based service with dynamic routing and on demand stops. It would also act as feeder to high capacity public transport.
Users in areas not covered by public transport core network
Depot
- Environment:
- Urban (high density)
Description
This scenario describes automated and optimised fleet management in bus or other vehicle depots mainly for parking and charging management.
Local bus service
- Environment:
- Small, isolated city
Operational needs
Ticketing, app, dispatching, control room, maintenance
Vehicle needs
Mixed traffic, low-floor, ramp, space for stroller/luggage/wheelchair
Target user
Description
This is a local bus service which would replace local public transport in small cities. This would be an on-demand shared fleet based service with dynamic routing and operational 24 hours a day.
All inhabitants
School bus
- Environment:
- Small, isolated city Rural (low density)
Public transport integration
No integration unless part of contract
Vehicle needs
Mixed traffic, larger capacity, access for PRM
Target users
Description
This point-to-point service would follow a fixed route on a fixed schedule to bring children to school.
Pupils, students
Car-sharing
- Environment:
- Suburban Small, isolated city Rural (low density)
Public transport integration
Fully integrated in public transport offer : access, app, dispatching, control room
Vehicle needs
High comfort, SEA level 4 if limited to a certain area, outside the vehicle would need to drive manually or would need SEA level 5 automation
Target user
Description
This service would work as an on-demand, sequentially shared private service with dynamic routing. It will be possible to reserve the vehicle for a certain period of time during its extended operational hours.
Family, private group, business customers
Intercity travel
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Public transport integration
Fully integrated in public transport offer :ticket, app, dispatching, control room
Vehicle needs
High-capacity buses, ramp
Target users
Description
This service will provide long distance connections between villages or cities following fixed routes on highways.
All users
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SPACE at ITS World Congress
Find out more about the session SPACE will be hosting during the ITS World Congress in Singapore!
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- 2 December 2019
