A Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Assessment Model for Feasibility Studies of Transportation Projects

Year 2022, Volume: 25 Issue: 3, 1191 - 1199, 01.10.2022

Özlem Battal Şal Kürşat Çubuk

https://doi.org/10.2339/politeknik.881067

Abstract

Transportation investments are examined from many aspects, including technical, economic and financial, during the evaluation phase. Feasibility studies prepared for this purpose; It enables to identify the objectives of the investment, to see the problems that can be seen at all stages of the projects and the benefits to be gained in case the investment is realized. Evaluation of feasibility studies should be based on scientific principles above all. In this study, a three-stage model has been developed to evaluate feasibility studies. Criteria and alternatives were determined in stage 1. In stage 2, Best-Worst Method (BWM) for determining the level of significance of the criteria were used. In stage 3, a multi-criteria model created with fuzzy-based Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) is proposed for the feasibility studies assessment. Current projects have been identified as alternatives to indicate the efficiency of the recommended process. After five projects were determined as alternatives, Alternative 2 was found as the best alternative. With the study, it was concluded that economy, technology and transportation are more effective criteria in the evaluation of feasibility studies.

Keywords

transportation investments, feasibility studies, best worst method, fuzzy TOPSIS

Ulaştırma Projeleri Fizibilite Etütlerinde Bulanık Çok Kriterli Bir Değerlendirme Modeli

Abstract

Ulaştırma yatırımları değerlendirme aşamasında teknik, ekonomik, mali, olmak üzere birçok yönden incelenmektedir. Bu amaçla hazırlanan fizibilite etütleri; yatırımın amaçlarını belirlemeyi, projelerin tüm aşamalarında görülebilecek problemleri tespit etmeyi ve yatırımın gerçekleşmesi durumunda sağlanacak faydaları görmeyi sağlamaktadır. Fizibilite etütlerinin değerlendirilmesi her şeyden önce bilimsel esaslara dayalı olmalıdır. Bu çalışmada fizibilite etütlerini değerlendirmek için üç aşamalı bir model geliştirilmiştir. Aşama 1’de kriterler ve alternatifler belirlenmiştir. Aşama 2’de kriterlerin önem seviyelerinin belirlenmesinde Best-Worst Method (BWM) kullanılmıştır. Aşama 3’te fizibilite etütlerinin değerlendirilmesi için bulanık tabanlı Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) ile oluşturulan bir model önerilmiştir. Önerilen yöntemin etkinliğini göstermek için güncel projeler alternatif olarak belirlenmiştir. Beş proje alternatif olarak belirlendikten sonra Alternatif 2 en iyi alternatif olarak bulunmuştur. Yapılan çalışma ile ekonomi, teknoloji ve ulaştırmanın fizibilite etütlerinin değerlendirilmesinde daha etkili kriterler olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.

Keywords

ulaştırma yatırımları, fizibilite etütleri, best worst method, bulanık TOPSIS

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