Prioritizing criteria for the development of next generation ultra high-speed ground transportation systems
Welcome to the Hyper4Rail Stakeholder survey. This survey is designed to gather expert opinions on the relative importance of various criteria for the development of a new ultra high-speed ground transport system throughout Europe.
The Hyper4Rail project, funded by Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking, aims to establish a harmonised concept for hyperloop in Europe, position it within the broader mobility landscape, and assess its business case, among other objectives. The results of this survey will inform a Multi-Criteria Analysis used to evaluate different strategic scenarios for the potential implementation of hyperloop throughout Europe.
How Pairwise Comparison Works
Pairwise comparison is a systematic decision-making methodology that determines relative priorities by evaluating criteria in pairs rather than attempting to rank all options simultaneously. This approach provides a structured framework for consistent preference elicitation.
- You will see two criteria side by side
- You then indicate which criteria is more important by moving a slider to the left or right
- Using the slider you can also express to which degree you find a criteria more important than the other
- After comparing all pairs, we'll calculate the overall priority ranking based on your preferences
This methodology enhances decision quality and improves consistency compared to simultaneous ranking of multiple alternatives, thereby yielding more reliable and well-considered judgments.
Suggestion Before You Begin
Before starting the survey, we recommend taking a moment to think about how you would rank these criteria in order of importance from your perspective. This initial reflection can help you provide more consistent responses during the pairwise comparisons.
Criteria Being Compared
In this survey, you will be comparing the relative importance of the following criteria:
- (Minimising) Travel Time
- "Minimising the travel time for passengers between destinations"
- (Maximising) Connectivity
- "Increasing the amount of cities that can be connected"
- (Maximising) Environmental and Social Benefits
- "Maximising benefits for the environment and society"
- (Minimising) Cost
- "Minimising the total investment and operating costs required for implementation"
- (Maximising) Financial Benefits
- "Maximising the financial benefits the system can generate"
- (Minimising) Risk
- "Reducing the probability that benefits are delayed or not achieved"