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An analysis of customer satisfaction with green cars

Dilrukshi, MHS; Rathnayaka, IW [Conference-Abstract]

Transport plays a vital role in human lives, making it more convenient to achieve mobility requirements. However, it is an unavoidable evil due to its significant impact on the environment. The increase of CO2 and ...
Analysis of vehicle ownership attributes in Western Province, Sri Lanka

Dilini, KP; Amalan, TP; Kumarage, AS [Conference-Abstract]

Vehicle ownership affects the ability of available road transport infrastructure to bear transport demand that is distributed across vehicle categories without causing traffic congestion and delay. This paper develops a ...
Application of dynamic traffic assignment and determine model parameters for urban traffic conditions in Sri Lanka

Prasanga, HN; Fernando, PRD [Conference-Abstract]

The travel behaviour of people on a road network is not often constant and it changes over the time. Drivers who use a particular road network continuously tend to find more comfortable, congestion free routes with least ...
Assessing the public transit service performance of an intra-city bus route in Malaysia

Rosli, NS; Hamsab, AAK [Conference-Abstract]

Public transport is important for urban mobility and sustainability especially among low and middle-income communities. Its high carrying capacity helps to reduce the number of vehicle-trips, thereby having a positive ...
Assessing the service quality gap of freight forwarding sector during an epidemic situation in Sri Lanka

Delpachitra, KG; Ekanayake, EMGWCSB; Matarage, ST [Conference-Abstract]

Supply chains are vulnerable to disruption and volatility during epidemics. For example, during the COVID–19 outbreak, it is evident that freight forwarding firms experienced a major decline in business due to market ...
Developing a suitable method to evaluate mobility levels in urban areas of Sri Lanka

De Silva, C; Kavindya, PBKC [Conference-Abstract]

This paper aims to develop a suitable method to measure urban mobility in Sri Lanka using an appropriate indicator set. The study only focuses on vehicular mobility. The study covers four sub-objectives: review and ...
Development of the VISSIM model for traffic simulations of the compound junction at Peradeniya

Thalgaskotuwa, DHMKS; Ranasinghe, ASP; Dharmarathna, WRSS; Sathyaprasad, IMS [Conference-Abstract]

Traffic congestion has become a planning, modelling, and research problem for transportation planners, especially in developing countries where many cities have undergone unplanned development. The continuous growth in ...
Electronic card system to reduce queue length for tickets in Kollupitiya railway station

Kandamby, DA; Karunarathna, S; Navodya, SY; Madhavika, K; Geevinda, YS; Jayasuriya, MD; Wijayarathna, RP; Fahim, RM; Dilini, KP [Conference-Abstract]

The public transportation sector influences the economy of a country directly and indirectly. Railway transportation is widely used in Sri Lanka, which is used daily by 18% of the total population. This paper is based ...
Estimating the catchment area of a supermarket in Sri Lanka

Pathiraja, ALAC; De Silva, PCP; Jayasinghe, AB [Conference-Abstract]

Unplanned developments are a serious issue contributing to traffic congestion in most countries. Therefore, a "Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA)" for with a proposed development should be undertaken before granting approval ...
Evaluation of land value capture for financing transportation infrastructure development in Sri Lankan cities

Perera, MTU; Noorden, R [Conference-Abstract]

Transportation-based infrastructure development has become a crucial element in urban milieu. In developing nations, financing transportation infrastructure development has been under pressure due to high cost of ...
Factors improving bus transferability as the choice-mode of passengers at Bambalapitiya railway station

Danthanarayana, CT; Welarathna, WGHA [Conference-Abstract]

Bus transit is one of the main transfer modes which facilitate an efficient integrated transport system by increasing economic and social benefits. Inadequacy and inefficiency of prevailing public bus transport as a mode ...
Improving the efficiency of existing office transport services: a connectivity-based case study

Karunaratna, M; Nirupadhi, T; Madushani, P; Silwa, K; Malshan, A; Gunasekara, T; Rafaideen, N; Waduge, K; Aruchunarasa, B [Conference-Abstract]

Employees who work/live in the Colombo district are faced with challenges when commuting. Colombo is a high-density area with heavy traffic congestion during peak hours. This paper examines factors such as cost, comfort, ...
Innovations through ICT and green energy in the logistics industry in South Asia

Dewanarayana, HH; Weerawansa, S [Conference-Abstract]

Ports around the world that have been a stagnant industry are currently going through a sudden boom in technological improvements. Investigating how the port industry in South Asia innovates in planning and operations ...
An investigation of the effects of new bypass roads on build form in small towns in Sri Lanka

Sewwandi, S; Jayasinghe, A [Conference-Abstract]

A bypass road is one of the strategies introduced to reduce traffic congestion in small and medium sized towns in Sri Lanka. However, a limited number of studies have been carried out to examine the impact of bypass roads ...
Network centrality assessment (NCA): assessing the transport networks’ resilience for urban flooding

Kalpana, LDCHN; Jayasinghe, AB; Abenayake, CC [Conference-Abstract]

Transport systems are vital to the functioning of urban areas. Minimizing disruptions to transport networks due to natural hazards is a key goal in disaster-resilient urban planning. This study presents a framework to ...
Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Research for Transport and Logistics Industry [Pre-Text]

Gunaruwan, TL
Self-reported habitual practices and perceptions of young drivers in Sri Lanka

Amarasingha, N; Firdhaws, HMM [Conference-Abstract]

It is important to identify the young and inexperienced people’s driving practices and perceptions at a very early phase of their driving exposure so that areas of improvement for safer driving can be identified. This ...
A simulation model for evaluating warehouse layout design parameters based on process strategy

Dissanayake, S; Rupasinghe, T; Niwunhella, H [Conference-Abstract]

Products flowing through the supply chain to warehouses is a necessary evil: although there is no value addition to the product, warehousing is inevitable due to market volatility and uncertainty. Therefore, customized ...
A solution for an unsafe ferry crossing at the Kalu Ganga: a case study at Galpatha

Fernando, PA; Baddewala, PK; Thabrew, DR; Wijekoon, C; Fernando, NS; Gunarathne, NH; Janujan, A; Dayarathna, H; Pathirana, DK [Conference-Abstract]

People travelling between Galpatha, Bolossagama and its surrounding area face a challenge in crossing the Kalu Ganga using a privately operated ferry. Every year, it has been recorded that a significant number of accidents ...
Sri Lankan vegetable supply chain mapping and comparison with international best practices

Rajapakse, V; Kumarage, AS [Conference-Abstract]

The Sri Lankan vegetable supply chain is based on a hub and spoke system. Fourteen economic centres perform as hubs for the major traditional vegetable supply chains. There are however many other minor supply chains ...

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