Methodology for Realization of Minimum Headway Time in the Vertical Transfer of a PRT Vehicle

초록

Recently, personal rapid transit (PRT) systems have been highlighted in future transportation developments as a result of their potential as sustainable and eco-friendly transport solutions that provide demand-responsive mobility services. The representative feature of PRT systems is highly accessible service to destinations at a similar service level to that of private cars. In this study, an innovative concept for the continuous vertical transfer of a PRT vehicle is proposed for enhanced efficiency that will result in high accessibility and better compatibility with other transportation modes. Most importantly, the operational feasibility of this concept is experimentally validated using a small-scale demonstration with a 1/10-scale prototype. In addition, this approach is strengthened using strategies to secure stable and reliable operation.