Table 9.
Evaluation of five selected routes based on the desired levels
| Route | Access-egress time | Crowding level | Average Journey Speed | Span | Headway | On-time Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | N (25) | D (1.7) | D (12) | N (14) | D (38) | D (40) |
| Route 2 | N (30) | D (1.6) | D (13) | N (14) | HD (40) | N (50) |
| Route 3 | N (22) | D (1.6) | D (13) | S (16) | D (25) | N (50) |
| Route 4 | N (28) | D (1.6) | D (13) | S (16) | D (25) | N (50) |
| Route 5 | N (20) | D (1.6) | D (13) | HS (18) | N (22) | N (50) |
| Note: The values reported within the parentheses are average service levels of the attributes based on field investigation. Route 1: Aluva to Chottanikkara; Route 2: Aluva to Kumbanam; Route 3: Kacheripadi to Vytila; Route 4: Airport to fort kochi; Route 5: Ernakulam to Airport | ||||||