DEVELOPING A METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH TO MANAGING URBAN TRANSPORTATION ENTERPRISES, CONSIDERING GLOBAL EXPERIENCE

Abstract

This article is devoted to summarizing global experience and developing a methodological approach to the management of urban transportation enterprises. It justifies the need to transition from a traditional management model to an integrated system that combines strategic planning, infrastructure development, digitalization, the greening of transportation, financial and economic sustainability, and a focus on passenger needs.

The Urban Mobility Readiness Index, the “Cities on the Move” Index, and the “Smart Cities” Index are analyzed. Based on a comparison of the transportation systems of leading cities, key international practices in urban mobility management were identified: the implementation of intelligent transportation systems, digital monitoring of transportation, the use of electronic fare payment, passenger flow analytics, the eco-friendly modernization of the rolling stock, and multimodal integration. It has been demonstrated that their implementation in Ukraine requires preliminary selection, evaluation, and adaptation, taking into account regulatory, resource, technological, and territorial characteristics.

A methodological approach to managing urban transportation enterprises has been developed based on the implementation of international best practices, covering interrelated areas of organizational and functional support. The approach provides for the phased selection, adaptation, pilot implementation, evaluation, and scaling of international practices, as well as the monitoring of economic, organizational, technical, social, and environmental outcomes. The proposed feedback mechanism ensures that management decisions are adjusted in accordance with changes in the urban environment and passenger needs. The results obtained can be used by urban transit enterprises and local governments when developing strategies for modernizing transportation systems and ensuring sustainable urban mobility.