Research Article

Hybrid Differential Evolution-Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm for Multiobjective Urban Transit Network Design Problem with Homogeneous Buses

Table 1

Parameter configuration.

DescriptionValue

Transfer penalty for 1-transfer trips5 min
Maximum number of transfers allowable for demand to be satisfied1 transfer/passenger
Penalty factor for unmet demand0.2
Load factor1.25
Bus capacity50 passengers (40 seat bus)
Minimum allowable frequency of buses operating on any route 1 per hour
Maximum allowable frequency of buses operating on any route Unlimited
Maximum allowable fleet size99 buses