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Research on Dynamic Bus Station Location Selection for Demand-Responsive Transit Based on DBSCAN and K-Means Clustering Algorithms

  • Di Lu
  • , Xiqiao Zhang
  • , Jiadong Lin*
  • , Yetong Li
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • School of Transportation Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology
  • Tencent

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Abstract

Addressing the contradiction between fixed conventional bus stations and dynamic passenger flow distribution, as well as the high operational costs and scalability challenges of existing demand-responsive transit systems, this paper proposes a hybrid clustering algorithm combining DBSCAN and K-means for dynamic station location selection. The algorithm first filters out demand points within a 500 m service radius of fixed stations. After DBSCAN removes noise points, K-means iterative clustering identifies optimal centers. Station locations are then adjusted based on actual road networks. Using Harbin's ride-hailing peak-hour data as a case study, the algorithm ultimately identified 11 dynamic stations. This approach achieves a balance between service coverage and operational efficiency, providing effective support for constructing a hierarchical public transportation service network.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2026 International Conference on Robotics, Automation and Intelligent Transportation Systems, RAITS 2026
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798331558079
DOIs
StatePublished - 2026
Externally publishedYes
Event2026 International Conference on Robotics, Automation and Intelligent Transportation Systems, RAITS 2026 - Xi'an, China
Duration: 23 Jan 202625 Jan 2026

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2026 International Conference on Robotics, Automation and Intelligent Transportation Systems, RAITS 2026

Conference

Conference2026 International Conference on Robotics, Automation and Intelligent Transportation Systems, RAITS 2026
Country/TerritoryChina
CityXi'an
Period23/01/2625/01/26

Keywords

  • DBSCAN Algorithm
  • Demand Response Transit (DRT)
  • Dynamic Station Location Selection
  • Hybrid Clustering Algorithm
  • K-means Algorithm

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