System Dynamics Analysis of the Relationship between Urban Transportation and Overall Citizen Satisfaction: A Case Study of Patras City, Greece

Abstract

The main objective of this research is to evaluate how the transport sector affects the satisfaction of citizens. The model developed aims both at assessing the satisfaction of citizens and using it as a tool to measure the change in citizens’ satisfaction resulting from new mobility practices or policies. The developed scenarios are based on the principles of sustainability and the action plans concern: better accessibility conditions for alternative means of transport; improving travel safety; reducing air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption; increasing efficiency and effectiveness in the movement of people and goods; and enhancing the attractiveness and quality of the urban environment. The results reveal that it is necessary for local decision makers to take further measures to increase the overall satisfaction of citizens with the aim of prosperity and happiness of citizens within their city, and the proposed model can support the decision-making process. Utilizing the developed system dynamics model, it is possible to make simulations with new data and at the same time to evaluate the change they bring to the individual sectors and to the overall satisfaction of the citizens.

An Analysis Method of System Coupling and Spatio-Temporal Evolution of County New Urbanization and Logistics Industry

“…Various types of specialized talents are necessary to support and promote the coordinated development of the two systems. Attracting and fostering talents in urban planning, logistics, IT, and related fields will bolster overall development [41]. (4) Funds significantly aid both the coordinated development of the logistics industry system and the new urbanization in counties.…”

Configuration path analysis of tourism resources collaborative development on common prosperity in the New Era

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Offset Optimization Model for Signalized Intersections Considering the Optimal Location Planning of Bus Stops

“…Urban traffic congestion has become a serious problem in recent years [1][2][3], which has resulted in extra carbon emissions, energy consumption [4], and travel time [5]. In 2019, urban Americans experienced an excess of 36 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions and 3.5 billion gallons of fuel consumption because of traffic congestion.…”