Research Article

Modeling Influencing Factors for Passenger Flow Growth of Modern Trams Using System Dynamics Method

Table 1

Key questions in the study of factors affecting passenger flow of trams.

(1) The purpose of your travel:

(A). Commute (B). School (C). Shopping (D). Travel (E). Others
(2) The travel mode you usually use:
(A). Walking (B). Bicycle (C). Car (D). Bus (E). Tram (F). Taxi (D). Others
(3) The reasons you choose trams for travelling:
(A). Economical and practical (B). Rapid and convenient (C). Punctual and reliable (D). Safety and comfortable (E). Others
(4) The waiting time of trams:
(A). ≤5 min (B). 5–10 min (C). 10–15 min (D). >15min
(5) Acceptable fare of trams:
A. 1 RMB B. 2 RMB C. 4 RMB D. 8 RMB E. 10 RMB
(6) Transfer mode of trams:
A. Bus B. Bicycle sharing C. Walking D. Car
(7) What do you think are the factors that affect the passenger flow of trams?
(A). Fare (B). Service level (C). Transfer efficiency (D). Others