Citation

Sattayaprasert W, Taneerananon P, Hanaoka S, Pradhananga R. IATSS Res. 2008; 32(1): 74-87.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, International Association of Traffic and Safety Sciences, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

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Abstract

This article presents a model for route optimization of hazardous material (HazMat). It uses a risk-based route network for use as a risk-concern shortest-path network by using multiple criteria analysis called Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). This method finds the optimum route by taking into account the risk potential for the whole network and considering road elements that are factors that contribute to accidents. Data was collected from HazMat shippers in Thailand through a questionnaire and focus groups. The article includes a description of the AHP structure and criteria, as well as a detailed description of the development of the model with the methods for route prioritization and selection. The authors conclude that due to the weighting system of their approach, the results are appropriate for complex and sensitive issues. They also note that new criteria would need to be built for other types of shipping.