Simulation of Voluntary TDM scenarios on road service level in corridor of Nicolau dos Reis Lobato-Kolmera, Timor-Leste

Abstract

Nicolau dos Reis Corridor Lobato-Kolmera is one of the corridors in the center of Dili City with the dominance use of office, trade and services activities. This effects a high trip attraction, so the level of road service in this corridor starts to be unstable especially during peak hour. At present there is no policy to deal with congestion issues in terms of managing travel demand. Therefore, this study aims to develop Voluntary-based Travel Demand Management (TDM) scenarios that can improve road service in the Nicolau dos Reis Lobato-Kolmera Corridor. Scenario is developed through simulation of multiple linear regression models and calculation of degree of saturation (DS). The results show that the TDM scenario in the form of Vanpool is considered more effective in improving road level services compared to Carpool and Flextime scenarios. The scenario of Vanpool and Flextime can be developed in office activities, while in trade and service activities require a combination of Carpool and Flextime policies to significantly reduce DS values.