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2016Type
- Working Paper
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This paper shows an application of the multi-agent, activity-based transport simulation MATSim to evaluate equity effects of a congestion charging scheme. In order to conduct such an analysis, a cordon pricing scheme was set up for a scenario of the city of Zurich, Switzerland. Equity is one of the most important barriers towards the implementation of a congestion charging system. After examining the challenges posed by equity evaluations, we show that agent based simulations with heterogeneous values of time, allow for an increased level of detail in such evaluations. Such detail is achieved through a high level of disaggregation and with a 24h simulation period. An important difference to traditional large-scale models is the low degree of correlation between travel time savings and welfare change. While traditional equity analysis is based on travel time savings, MATSim shows that choice dimensions not included in traditional models, such as departure time changes and relocation of activities, also play an important role for equity effects. The analysis of the results in light of evidence from the literature shows that agent based models are a promising tool to conduct more complete equity evaluations not only of congestion charges but of transport policies in general. Show more
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publishedJournal / series
Arbeitsberichte Verkehrs- und RaumplanungVolume
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IVT, ETH ZürichSubject
Agent-based; Activity-based; Congestion; Charges; Equity; MATSimOrganisational unit
03521 - Axhausen, Kay W. (emeritus) / Axhausen, Kay W. (emeritus)
02226 - NSL - Netzwerk Stadt und Landschaft / NSL - Network City and Landscape
02655 - Netzwerk Stadt u. Landschaft ARCH u BAUG / Network City and Landscape ARCH and BAUG
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