Scientific Applications of the AHP Method in Transport Problems

Valentinas Podvezko; Henrikas Sivilevicius; Askoldas Podviezko

doi:10.5604/08669546.1146966

Authors

Valentinas Podvezko Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Faculty of Fundamental Sciences, Department of Mathematical Statistics, Vilnius, Lithuania Author
Henrikas Sivilevicius Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Faculty of Transport Engineering, Department of Transport Technical Equipment, Vilnius, Lithuania Author
Askoldas Podviezko Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Scientific Institute of Special Structures; Mykolas Romeris University, Faculty of Economics and Finance Management, Institute of Economics and Business, Vilnius, Lithuania Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5604/08669546.1146966

Keywords:

AHP method, transport system, weight of criteria

Abstract

In methodologies of solving different transport problems where the best decision has to be determined usually a number of chosen quantitative criteria are incorporated, which describe qualitative parameters of transport systems in quantitative terms. Often weights which reveal importance of such criteria must be evaluated. The realm of proprietary methods used in engineering sampling and experimental studies does not comprise methods of weight evaluation. Consequently, expert evaluation methods, which elicit weights of criteria from experienced, qualified and fair experts, are used. Among the most popular such methods is the method AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process). Scientists of Vilnius Gediminas Technical University used this method for investigation of interrelationship of elements of a transport system; for evaluation of influence of the interrelationship on road traffic safety; and for evaluation of quality of passenger railway transportation service.

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