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Modeling and Analysis of Public Transport Network in Hohhot Based on Complex Network

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  • Hong Zhang

    (Transportation Institute, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010070, China
    Inner Mongolia Engineering Research Center for Intelligent Transportation Equipment, Hohhot 010070, China)

  • Lu Lu

    (Transportation Institute, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010070, China)

Abstract

In the urban public transport network, the transfer of buses and subways provides convenience for residents to travel efficiently. But in actual operation, it is found that accidents, natural disasters, and other damage are inevitable. These sudden events may lead to route suspensions and service delays, ultimately resulting in network paralysis. In this paper, complex network theory is used to construct a weighted double-layer network model. Carrying capacity is considered the edge weight. The model analyzes the impact of these sudden events on network performance. It also conducts in-depth research on network structure and node importance. A collective influence (CI) algorithm is proposed as a centrality index to evaluate node importance. Based on the dynamic nature of the attacks, the network state is divided into initial network and current network. Taking Hohhot as an example, the results show that the network based on a CI algorithm node attack has the worst invulnerability. The network invulnerability based on an edge weight attack is better than that of edge betweenness. Compared with the current network, the invulnerability of the initial network is stronger. This indicates that ongoing changes and adaptations in the network may accelerate the decline in overall performance. At the same time, targeted interventions on key nodes and edges can enhance the network’s invulnerability. Planners can continuously monitor network performance to provide a basis for dynamic management and real-time adjustments. Additionally, effective information about critical routes to the public helps ensure the sustainable operation of the public transportation network.

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  • Hong Zhang & Lu Lu, 2024. "Modeling and Analysis of Public Transport Network in Hohhot Based on Complex Network," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(20), pages 1-15, October.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:20:p:8849-:d:1497412
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