Time Delivered
(Phase 1 completed in March 2024); further phases planned
Project Facts
- Duration Phase 1 (Aug 2023 – Mar 2024); further phases 2024–2030)
- Principal investigator Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Doanh
- Field sites Nha Trang City, Khánh Hòa Province
Objectives
- Develop a simulation platform to manage the provincial public bus system
- Support green transition through transport emission modeling
- Enable data-driven planning for future electric fleet adoption
- Facilitate transparent coordination between planners and technical users
Focus areas
- Green Transport Development: Model low-emission fleet deployment, route redesign, and urban mobility improvements.
- Digital Infrastructure for Planning: Provide digital tools to support scenario testing, public investment strategies, and congestion management.
- Institutional Capacity Building: Strengthen local government’s ability to lead and scale green mobility solutions.
Methodology
- Digital Twin Platform: Interactive, GIS-enabled simulation hosted at an app; allows multi-scenario analysis of bus fleet operations.
- Agent-Based Modeling: Simulates individual vehicle behavior and service network performance using GAMA framework.
- Real-Time Emission and Route Analytics: Forecasts carbon emissions, vehicle utilization, and passenger flow across multiple timelines.
- Stakeholder Co-Development: Tool features shaped through continuous engagement with the Department of Construction and city officials.
Results
- First version handed over on March 27, 2024; deployed for real-time use and planning analysis.
- Simulations inform decisions on transitioning to electric or hybrid fleets.
- Smarter station allocation, route planning, and fleet scheduling.
- Tool to be expanded into broader applications for city traffic and land-use planning by 2030.
Partners & stakeholders
- Lead Developer: VinUniversity Agile Innovation Center
- Technical Contributors: UMMISCO (modeling), GAMA team
- Local Government Stakeholders: Khánh Hòa Provincial People’s Committee, Department of Construction, Nha Trang Public Transport Management Units
- MoU Partners: Formal agreement signed between VinUni and the Department of Construction on March 27, 2024, for continued collaboration.
References
https://baochinhphu.vn/khanh-hoa-huong-den-chuyen-doi-xanh-ben-vung-102240403095928535.htm
