Research and planning of sustainable mobility and tourism (IPOMIT)

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The Institute for tourism conducts competitive internal scientific projects, one of which is the scientific project entitled research and planning of sustainable mobility and tourism (IPOMIT) (Project manager: Prof. Goran Kos, Ph.D.). The proposal of the scientific research project Research and Planning of Sustainable Mobility and Tourism (IPOMIT) refers to primary research conducted in the scientific field of transport and tourism. The project is divided into four groups of research in which there are studies of road traffic flows and tourist flows using already known methods and new research methods. For the needs of the first group of research on road traffic flows in urban and non-urban areas, the development of tourist traffic flows and capacity (throughput) on characteristic and specific traffic infrastructure are investigated. Investigations related to the characteristic infrastructure were carried out on the city network of the City of Zagreb on the open part of the A-3 highway (without lateral obstructions, between the junctions Zagreb Zapad and junction Lučko, near the Zagreb rest stop). An amendment was also made to the existing counts from June 2024 on the open section of the A-3 highway (without lateral obstructions, between Buzin and Velika Kosnica junctions - 2 directions), in the Zagrebačka avenija and Savska underpass (2 directions), on the four-lane Sava bridge, on Ljubljanska avenue and in the tunnel on Aleja Bologna. A summary of the project is also attached.

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A new article by the head of the scientific project has been published:

Goran Kos: Encyclopedia of Tourism - Car Rental – Tourism, 2024, 2nd Edition https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-3-319-01669-6_825-1

According to editors, this encyclopedia is the most comprehensive and updated source of reference in tourism research and practice. It covers both traditional and emerging concepts and terms and is fully international in its scope. Some 769 entries by 871 internationally renowned experts from 124 countries provide a definitive access to the knowledge of tourism and its related fields. Users will find reliable and up-to-date definitions and explanations of the key terms of tourism in this reference book. Tourism is the largest industry in the world and is the main source of income for many countries. With the practical impact of worldwide tourism and the growing number of academic programs and institutions devoted to its education and research, this encyclopedia is the epicentre of this emerging and developing discipline.

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Accepted scientific work for publication: Kos, G., Franolić, I., Brlek, P., Beroš, I.: Algorithm of Integration of Public Bus Lines And School Bus Lines. Transport, Lithuania, 2024. 

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At the New Technologies, Development and Application VII conference, a paper entitled: Intelligent traffic safety management on a section of a multi-lane motorway, by Sadko Mandžuk, Krešimir Vidović, Goran Kos, Luka Dedić, was presented (July 28, 2024, Sarajevo, Scopus - Q4). The paper describes a model of intelligent traffic safety management on a section of a multi-lane highway. The system is based on an accident risk assessment that uses real-time traffic data on the highway section. An advanced system for giving warning messages to drivers will also be analyzed. As one example, a warning system is described when the use of mobile devices by drivers is detected. The model is especially acceptable during the tourist season when the highways are maximally full.

Measurable indicator of project results - the findings of the study on visitor management in occasional passenger transportation in the Old City of Split were presented

The scientists from the Institute of Tourism have conducted a Traffic and Tourism Study on Visitor Management in Occasional Passenger Transportation near the Old City Centre in the City of Split. The study analysed the current state of management and reception of tourist buses and shuttle transportation in the Old City Centre area and provided guidelines and conceptual solutions for optimizing the identified issues.

The final presentation of the study took place at the meeting of the Tourism Council of the Tourist Board of the City of Split, held on April 24, 2024, in Split. The meeting was chaired by Mrs. Miranda Šaban (Port Authority of Split), and in addition to the council members, Deputy Mayor Bojan Ivošević and the heads of the city's municipal and transportation services were present.

The study was presented by the study leader, Prof. Goran Kos, PhD, and Ivo Beroš, PhD.

Announcements:

• The first workshop on the research project RESEARCH AND PLANNING OF SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY AND TOURISM (IPOMIT) 2024. Zagreb, March 8, 2024 (2 p.m.)
• The first meeting of scientists on the research project RESEARCH AND PLANNING OF SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY AND TOURISM (IPOMIT) (kick off), Institute for Tourism, March 8, 2024 (1 p.m.)

Measurable indicator of project results - contracted project for the provision of services to the economy: creation of a study entitled Traffic and tourism study of visitor management in occasional passenger transportation near the old city center in the city of Split for the Tourist Board of the city of Split.

Procurement of laboratory equipment (computers and traffic meters) for the project and creation of the project logo.