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Path cyclability assessment index model using decision tree making method: a case of Doha-Qatar
Salim Ferwati, Mohammad1, Shafaghat, Arezou2.
Transportation is the major contributor of ever-increasing CO2 and Greenhouse Gas
emissions in cities all around the world; while the number of vehicles is rapidly growing.
Growing concern on reducing transportation hazardous emissions and securing energy sources
has led to New Urbanism and Smart Growth policies declarations. The urban and transportation
professionals are attempting to develop innovative techniques to change people‘s travel mode
selection to less energy-intensive modes, particularly, cycling. The current research has
developed an urban index assessment model evaluates and analyzes cyclability of path segments
in association with residents‘ decision making in cyclable route selection, called Path Cyclability
Assessment Index (PACEX). The model was developed based on decision-tree-making (DTM)
method to measure the qualitative data quantifiable. The model involves ninety (90) physical and
environmental cyclability variables clustered into three layers of decision-tree-making (Layer 1:
Features, Layer 2: Criteria, Layer 3: Sub-criteria). Although the model is applicable in any
neighborhood, this research was implemented it in Doha, Qatar where specially needs for hosting
FIFA 2022. The analysis result shows the sub-criterion F1.C1.S2 Existence of Crossing mostly
affects to neighborhood cyclability (24.25%), in contrast, the sub-criterion F1.C3.S7 Street
Surveillance affects least (4.82%); and overall neighborhood was ranked as grade B of cyclability
ranking. The model supports both personal and society needs, preferences, and priorities of
cyclable environment design and development. Using this model contributes to less energy
consumption, less CO2 and GHG emissions, less street fatalities and accidents, simultaneously,
promotes public health. Juxtaposing using the PACEX model aids decision makers and policy
makers in sustainable urban development in prioritizing the allocation of resources for
development and/or redevelopment of the area concerned.
Affiliation:
- Qatar University, Qatar
- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
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