An Estimation of Origin-Destination Matrices for a Public Transport Network in Makassar using Macrosimulation Visum

Abstract

The origin-destination (O-D) matrix is fundamental data for transportation planning. It is a primary process for modelling approaches the public transport. Generally, the observation survey of O-D volumes takes much cost, time, and effort. Therefore, establishing an inexpensive and simple observation method is expected to be able to carry out the continuous observation of passengers O-D volumes. Defined that many problems in transport planning and management tasks require an origin-destination (O-D) matrix to represent the travels pattern. The need for low-cost methods to estimate current and future O-D matrix is even more valuable in developing countries because of the rapid changes in population, economic activity, and land use. In this study, the O-D matrix use for modelling trip distribution of passenger in the current and future situation and plotting the model with Visum as a macro simulation program. This study focuses on the O-D volumes on a line of local public transport service. The on-board observation is carrying out, and the frequency of service is observed. Then, the passengers O-D matrix is estimated. These results must be useful to improve the operation of the service of public transport.