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Integrated Operation of Trunk Routes and Branches of Rural Transit

Xiaohong Jiang, Xiucheng Guo · 2014 · Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences

Summary. Rural transit systems in China operate inefficiently when trunk and branch routes function separately. This paper proposes integrated operation where trunk routes function like urban transit while minibuses serve branch routes with flexible scheduling. Branch routes should connect to adjacent trunk routes, and multiple routes across neighboring towns should coordinate to maximize vehicle capacity and passenger flow. A case study in Pukou district demonstrates the practical benefits of this integrated approach.

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Jiang, X., & Guo, X.. (2014). Integrated Operation of Trunk Routes and Branches of Rural Transit. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.07.229

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DOI
10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.07.229
Countries
China
Regions
Asia
Categories
transportation, regional-innovation-systems
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2026-04-28