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Resilience Assessment and Enhancement Strategies for Urban Transportation Infrastructure to Cope with Extreme Rainfalls

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  • Qiuling Lang

    (College of Jilin Emergency Management, Changchun Institute of Technology, Changchun 130012, China
    Institute of Natural Disaster Research, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China)

  • Ziyang Wan

    (College of Jilin Emergency Management, Changchun Institute of Technology, Changchun 130012, China)

  • Jiquan Zhang

    (Institute of Natural Disaster Research, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China)

  • Yichen Zhang

    (College of Jilin Emergency Management, Changchun Institute of Technology, Changchun 130012, China)

  • Dan Zhu

    (College of Jilin Emergency Management, Changchun Institute of Technology, Changchun 130012, China)

  • Gexu Liu

    (College of Jilin Emergency Management, Changchun Institute of Technology, Changchun 130012, China)

Abstract

As climate change intensifies, urban transportation infrastructure faces unprecedented challenges from extreme weather events, such as floods. This study investigates the resilience and vulnerability of such infrastructure under extreme rainfall conditions in Changchun City. Utilizing Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Analysis (MCDM) and Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques, we comprehensively assess the physical, functional, and service vulnerabilities of the transportation network. Our analysis reveals that only 3.57% of the area is classified as highly resilient, demonstrating effective flood management capabilities. In contrast, a significant 61.73% of the area exhibits very low resilience, highlighting substantial vulnerabilities that could impact urban operations. Based on our findings, we propose specific strategies to enhance resilience, including optimizing drainage systems, upgrading infrastructure standards, implementing green infrastructure initiatives, and integrating disaster risk factors into urban planning. These strategies and insights provide valuable references for global cities facing similar climatic challenges.

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  • Qiuling Lang & Ziyang Wan & Jiquan Zhang & Yichen Zhang & Dan Zhu & Gexu Liu, 2024. "Resilience Assessment and Enhancement Strategies for Urban Transportation Infrastructure to Cope with Extreme Rainfalls," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(11), pages 1-25, June.
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