Document Type : Original Research Paper
Authors
Department of Surveying Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University
Abstract
The rapid growth of urbanization and the increasing volume of intra-city travel in recent decades have made the development of public transportation networks—particularly metro systems—essential in Iranian cities. Selecting the optimal locations for metro stations is one of the most critical stages in the design of such systems, as inappropriate site selection can lead to high construction costs, reduced accessibility for citizens, and decreased network efficiency. This study aims to perform spatial analysis and demand assessment for establishing metro stations in the city of Qazvin using a linear multi-objective optimization approach based on travel attraction and production analysis approach for Qazvin.
The findings demonstrate that integrating GIS-based spatial analysis with multi-objective linear optimization provides a scientifically robust and practical approach for metro station site selection in developing cities. This approach enables urban planners to simultaneously evaluate multiple quantitative and qualitative criteria, achieving a balanced solution between cost, efficiency, and spatial coverage. Furthermore, the proposed model can be adapted for planning other urban public transport systems such as Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) networks.
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