Building feedback into modelling impacts of automated vehicles: Developing a consensus model and quantitative tool

Hannah Rakoff*, Scott Smith, Satu Innamaa, Yvonne Barnard, Gillian Harrison, Jingsi Shaw

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    Abstract

    System dynamics offers a rigorous approach to modelling the sometimes-surprising dynamics endogenous in complex systems and is ideal for gaining insight into potential impacts of automation in transport. Researchers from Europe and the U.S. are developing a consensus model, starting from an impact assessment framework presented at TRA 2018 and published shortly thereafter. This paper reports on a 2019 group model building workshop, which collated the intelligence of a diverse international group of modelling, transport and liveability/equity experts, focusing on socioeconomic impacts of highly automated vehicles, from household and public authority standpoints. Subsequent work developed a general framework from which detailed system dynamics models can be created for specific research questions. The ultimate goal is to develop a quantitative tool that can help planners and policy-makers understand how highly automated vehicles may fit within the transport system, and to begin to explore consequences of potential actions under various scenarios.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of TRA2020, the 8th Transport Research Arena
    Subtitle of host publicationRethinking transport – towards clean and inclusive mobility
    PublisherLiikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom
    Number of pages12
    ISBN (Electronic)978-952-311-484-5
    Publication statusPublished - 27 Apr 2020
    MoE publication typeD3 Professional conference proceedings
    Event8th Transport Research Arena, TRA 2020 - Conference cancelled - Helsinki, Finland
    Duration: 27 Apr 202030 Apr 2020
    https://traconference.eu/overview/

    Publication series

    SeriesTraficomin tutkimuksia ja selvityksiä
    Number7/2020
    ISSN2669-8773

    Conference

    Conference8th Transport Research Arena, TRA 2020 - Conference cancelled
    Abbreviated titleTRA 2020
    Country/TerritoryFinland
    CityHelsinki
    Period27/04/2030/04/20
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