An Assessment of the Algerian Trams and Subway Performance to Ensure an Efficient and a Sustainable Transport System

Since the beginning of the last decade, Algeria has given notable importance to sustainable transportation systems. The objective of this paper is to show the importance of two modern transportation means and to assess their operation. The methodology used in this work is based on the data recorded by the National Office of Statistics (ONS). The data analysis consists of two parts, the first part aims to show the importance of the subway and tram through an analysis of the passengers' number who traveled by this two means in all cities. Then, the second part focuses on the Algiers subway and trams' assessment by comparing the offered capacity and the passengers' demand per year between 2017 and 2020. On the one hand, the results show that the number of users increased for the subway and trams except in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On the other hand, the results show that the capacity offered for these two modes is high compared to the real passengers' demand. This last finding can influence the sustainability criteria, especially for energy consumption. This contribution presents several recommendations for improving the subway and trams performance in Algeria.