Resumo

NNENE, OA; ZUIDGEEST, MHP  e  BEUKES, EA. Application of metaheuristic algorithms to the improvement of the MyCiTi BRT network in Cape Town. J. S. Afr. Inst. Civ. Eng. [online]. 2017, vol.59, n.4, pp.56-63. ISSN 2309-8775.  http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2309-8775/2017/v59n4a6.

This paper discusses a design approach aimed at improving bus transit networks and their operations. In combining metaheuristic algorithms and a GIS procedure the paper shows how the level of network utilisation of a bus service can be improved. To achieve this goal, the procedure is applied to the design of a bus network. It is then, accordingly, compared with the current phase of the MyCiTi BRT network in the City of Cape Town, South Africa. The results indicate that the designed network performs better in terms of network utilisation and other operational parameters. It is hoped that this research will add value to the design and implementation of bus networks in Cape Town, together with their operation.

Palavras-chave : MyCiti; metaheuristics; network design; network utilisation; BRT.

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