| Abstract [eng] |
VILNIUS UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME BAYAN ALAMRO ASSESSMENT OF THE PROJECT'S SUSTAINABILITY IN THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY Supervisor – Dr. Danguolė Oželienė Master’s thesis was prepared in Vilnius, in 2024 Scope of Master’s thesis – 70 pages. Number of figures used in the FMT – 22 Figure Number of Tables used in the FMT – 6 Tables Number of bibliography and references – 92 references The FMT described in brief: This master's thesis assesses the sustainability of projects in the transportation industry, focusing on the case study of Copenhagen Cycling Infrastructure. It explores the environmental, economic, and social impacts of this project and analyzes how effective integration of these factors can enhance sustainability while highlighting best practices and recommendations for future initiatives. Problem, objective, and tasks of the FMT: Transportation projects often fail to leverage sustainable practices, limiting their overall positive impact fully. This thesis uses case studies like Copenhagen Cycling Infrastructure to assess how sustainability can be better integrated into transportation infrastructure. The objective is to explore the drivers of transportation projects' sustainability and assess their impact on project outcomes, providing recommendations for future projects. Tasks: 1. Define essential sustainability principles in transportation projects 2. Analyze the sustainability practices of selected case study 3. Assess environmental impacts and explore the economic and social benefits linked to the project 4. Identify effective methods for incorporating sustainability into transportation projects 5. Provide recommendations for enhancing sustainability in future transportation projects. Research methods used in the FMT: The research methods used in this study involved both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The qualitative approach included a comprehensive literature review, while the quantitative approach involved case study analysis using the Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis with the Simple Additive Weighting method to assess sustainability outcomes. Finally, a comparative analysis was conducted to identify best practices and formulate recommendations. Research and results obtained: This research assessed the sustainability of Copenhagen's cycling infrastructure in terms of the environmental, economic, and social dimensions of sustainability. It reduced GHG gas emissions, improved air quality, and reduced dependency on motor vehicles. It has shown evidence that the venture is viable economically, with cost-cutting, health expenditure reduction, and the creation of new employment. It also showed that accessibility and equity have improved through more inclusive and affordable modes of transport. The study showed, among other MCDA tools, that balanced integration will result in impactful and replicable outcomes that place Copenhagen's cycling infrastructure as a global model for sustainable urban transport. Conclusions of the FMT: Evaluating sustainability in transportation projects is vital to ensure that infrastructure development fulfills current needs while remaining flexible to future obstacles. Integrating sustainability assessments into the project management framework allows for a thorough analysis of economic, environmental, and social elements, fostering transportation systems that are not only effective but also durable and fair. |
