A modeling framework for passengers and freight in large-scale multi-modal transport networks

In this paper, a modeling framework is proposed to represent the dynamic behavior of both passenger and freight flows in a large-scale multi-modal transportation network. It consists of a macroscopic model developed to support decision makers who intend to utilize the full mobility capacity of a geographical area by allocating the mobility demand on different modes (road and rail transport) or by suggesting multi-modal itineraries. In the proposed modeling framework, the passenger demand allocation on a multi-modal transportation network is obtained by defining and solving an appropriate multi-modal assignment problem.