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The Evolution of Hierarchical Transport Networks: A Demonstration Model

In order to take further the task of modelling the evolution of transport networks, the notion of an explicitly hierarchical dynamic model is introduced. This is developed first in the (simpler) retail context and then applied through a demonstration model to the evolution of transport networks.

Authors: Francesca Pagliara*, Alan Wilson** and Valerio de Martinis*
*Department of Transportation Engineering, University of Naples Federico II
**Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis, University College London

Publication Date: 10/2011

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Download working paper No. 169. File size 867KB, PDF format.

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