Development of a computer simulation on road pricing strategy to reduce congestion and carbon dioxide emission: a system dynamics approach

Ahmarofi, Ahmad Afif and Kamaruzzaman, Zetty Ain and Abdul Rahman, Hamirahanim and Masri, Khairil Azman and Abdul Rahim, Nadirah and Shariff, S.Sarifah Radiah and Idrus, Zanariah and Ismail, Siti Nurbaya and Ahmad, Afida (2022) Development of a computer simulation on road pricing strategy to reduce congestion and carbon dioxide emission: a system dynamics approach. In: 6th IEEE International Conference on Recent Advances and Innovations in Engineering- ICRAIE 2021, 1-3 December 2021, Kedah, Malaysia.

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Abstract

Road congestion influences the quality of lifestyle for urban areas including Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. It is predicted that the demand for mobility in the city will be increased tremendously in the next ten years. Consequently, this problem has contributed to air pollution caused by carbon dioxide emissions. One of the solutions suggested by the expertise is road pricing via a direct charge to drivers who use the road during peak hours. In this regard, this research aims to develop a computer simulation based on a system dynamic approach for mitigating congestion and carbon dioxide emission via a road pricing strategy. Firstly, the identified variables were correlated to understand the behavior of the system. Subsequently, the correlated variables were embedded in the stock-flow diagram based on the system dynamics approach to investigate how a variable affects another variable. Then, the developed model was simulated for evaluating the impact of road pricing strategy in reducing congestion and carbon dioxide emission. As a result, the emission of carbon dioxide can be reduced to 6 percent in six days if road pricing is implemented. From the managerial perspective, this research helps highway stakeholders in Malaysia towards making a better decision in enforcing road pricing strategy in the fast-moving city for a better lifestyle and environment.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Plenary Papers)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	computer simulation, system dynamics, road pricing, congestion, carbon dioxide emission
Subjects:	T Technology > TE Highway engineering. Roads and pavements
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr Nadirah Abdul Rahim
Date Deposited:	07 Mar 2022 09:10
Last Modified:	07 Mar 2022 09:10
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/97064

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