Development of a Localized Sustainability Score for Screening Urban Transport Projects in Developing Countries: A Case Study of Accra, Ghana

摘要: A framework is proposed for screening urban transport projects in developing countries to reflect local qualitative sustainable criteria. The developed via a case study Accra, Ghana. Relevant criteria are identified through interactions with system providers and users. Individual users were interviewed ascertain their perceptions regarding sixteen transport-related Local providers/experts about the potential impact might have on input was evaluated MultiCriteria Decision Making method produce term defined as Localized Sustainability Score (LSS). LSS can then be used relative ranking of projects, use decision support project selection. determined five Accra. Two roadway two Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) fifth recently completed Non-motorized Transport (NMT) project. each compared rankings received separate previous evaluation studies conducted using conventional, quantitative data intensive methods. reflected ranking/priorities from but allowed comparison among different modes represented. In addition screening, provides means documenting user input. document how address needs issues demographic groups (age, gender, income, etc.)