{"id":21073,"date":"2023-09-14T09:00:37","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T07:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/?p=21073"},"modified":"2025-07-17T12:36:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T10:36:53","slug":"optimizing-public-transport-network-of-gijon-with-ptv-visum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/en\/modeling-planning\/optimizing-public-transport-network-of-gijon-with-ptv-visum\/","title":{"rendered":"Optimizing public transport network of Gijon with PTV Visum"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What does public transport optimization look like in reality? The public transport network in Gijon, Spain, has undergone a major transformation thanks to a successful collaboration between the public transport company EMTUSA<\/a> and the engineering consultancy MCRIT<\/a>. Using the power of PTV Visum software, MCRIT was able to analyze, redesign and optimize the network, resulting in improved performance, efficiency and sustainability.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Background<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”21096″ img_size=”500×500″ add_caption=”yes”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Gijon, a vibrant coastal city on the Bay of Biscay, faced the challenge of an inefficient public transportation network. Large and convoluted routes, overlapping lines, and inadequate coverage contributed to a situation where private vehicles dominated commuting preferences.<\/p>\n

Recognizing the need for change, EMTUSA, the local public transport operator, partnered with MCRIT to address these issues. Another goal was to align the transportation system with the city’s sustainability goals<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Using PTV Visum for Data-Based Insights<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]MCRIT used PTV Visum<\/a>, our advanced mobility and simulation software, to develop a strategic proposal.<\/p>\n

The consultants created a detailed model of Gijon’s public transport demand to calculate the best routes, estimate demand for different scenarios and generate key performance indicators. PTV Visum offered effective tools to examine current routes and discover opportunities for improvement.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”20235″ img_size=”500×500″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Increasing Network Efficiency<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”21105″ img_size=”500×500″ add_caption=”yes”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]With the insights gained from PTV Visum, MCRIT implemented a new public transport network that addressed the city’s specific challenges<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The redesigned network focused on direct and efficient routes, ensuring symmetry between outbound and return trips. Radial connections were created to serve areas that previously lacked adequate transit access, while perimeter routes reduced the need to travel through the city center.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Results and Benefits<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]The revitalized public transportation network delivered remarkable results and benefits to both commuters and the city as a whole:<\/p>\n