Doprava a spoje, 2012 (vol. 8), issue 2
THE LEGISLATION SCHEME IN TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS
Matej Babin
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):1-14 
The highest priority in process of creation standards in primary legislation has the UN. Important global directive is GHS. For transportation by rail there are two main organizations responsible for creation of changes in Europe for ground transport is UNECE and the OTIF. Transport regime SMGS is related to those countries, which are members of OSJD mainly eastern European and Asia countries.
TERMINALS FOR MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY RAIL
Matej Babin
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):15-24
The industrial plants are producing many kinds of materials which need special conditions. The intermodal transportation with swift transport mode changes growing much faster than the other modes. But this type of transportation depends on terminals. This article is focused on terminals for dangerous goods.
VALUE ADDED SERVICES IN TERMINALS FOR DANGEROUS GOODS TRANSPORTED BY RAIL
Matej Babin
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):25-31
Value added services (VAS) caused mainly for the reasons of high standard quality requirements and precision production plan fulfillment in moving space, time and in specified sequence. The requirements fulfilled, the lower are the costs on closing the gaps. Lower entry prizes for final products are resulting from lower costs therefore. This article is focused on VAS in terminals for DG.
MODELLING OF VESSEL TRAFFIC ON THE CANAL NETWORK DANUBE-TISA-DANUBE
Todor BAČKALIĆ
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):32-44
Simulation model that enables the examination of vessel traffic process at different traffic densities. Obtained results may be used as a planning and decision-making support in the process of vessel traffic control in ship lock area and the part of navigable canals.
FACTORING AS A TOOL FOR ENHANCING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF IN TRANSPORT ENTERPRISES
Miloš Birtus, Tomáš Klieštik
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):45-54
Enterprises need for their development and success in today's highly competitive environment in addition to sufficient financial resources for the business itself also to offer its business partners additional benefits. One way to solve the dilemma is the use of factoring, which is not yet so common.
PROGRESS IN DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC LOGISTIC CENTERS IN LITHUANIA AND SLOVAKIA
Martin Búda, Matej Babin, Vladimír Klapita
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):55-67
The article points on the system solution of possibilities of development and construction of logistic centers in Slovakia and abroad on the basis of their purposeful comparative analysis. Public logistic centers have to fulfill the requirement of multimodality, or intermodality and have to create a functional network with enough transport potential.
DECREASING OF ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS RATE WITHE THE ASSISTANCE OF INTELLIGENT VEHICLE
Ľubomír Černický, Alica Kalašová
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):68-75
The article deals with road traffic accidents and with possible ways of decreasing numbers of fatalities by using intelligent transport systems in cars. The beginning of the article includes road fatalities evolution in European Union and there are outlined some possible reasons of the evolution. Second part is about European Union policy, where the aim of halving fatalities on European roads till 2020 is included in. Next part describes some of ITS application used in cars. The efficiencies of selected ITS applications are described too.
ANALYSIS OF CITY LOGISTICS OF FOREIGN PLACES AND EXAMPLES WITH A SOLUTION
Miroslav Fazekaš, Marián Šulgan
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):76-81
This article deals with City Logistics of large foreign cities. The article is about analysis of logistics solutions of foreign cities. The article describes specific examples of solutions City logistics that can be applied to Slovak cities. The goal of the article is to present other cities and their specific solutions of City logistic.
THE THEORETICAL MODEL OF USING STATISTICAL METHODS IN THE EVALUATION OF THE FINANCIAL SITUATION OF THE TRANSPORT UNDERTAKING
Jana Gazdíková, Daniela Šusteková
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):82-88
The paper deals with the use of statistical methods in analyzing the company's financial situation. There are defined and justified the appropriate methods and procedures for forming the proposed model.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF NUMBERS AND STRUCTURES OF VEHICLES IN SLOVAK REPUBLIC
Jozef Gnap, Vladimír Konečný, Ivana Šimková
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):89-98
This article deals with finding solutions concerning the development of numbers and structures of vehicles in Slovak Republic and the development of traffic infrastructure and partly also the influence on the environment and other factors. An issue was also assessed respecting the objectives formulated in White Paper of the European Union "Plan of uniform European area - creating a competitive traffic system using resources efficiently".
COGNITIVE LIMITATIONS OF R&D-ENGINEERS IN THE PRODUCT CREATION
Michael Gobert
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):99-113
The Product Development as well as the surrounding Product Creation is characterised by a high uncertainty. Although a basic requirement list specifies the task, the conversion to a final layout of the product demands a lot of information processing and many decisions. The Engineering Design Methodology supports the R&D Engineering during this task. According to a structured list, he is guided through the different steps and the corresponding decisions of the engineering design process. In this occasion, R&D Engineers use strategies of processing and simplification due to cognitive restrictions. The inappropriate use of them may lead to biases....
MAKING NEW BUSINESS MODEL FULLY FUNCTIONAL
Eva Grublová
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):112-125
The way out from crisis disaster valley must be oriented through innovation activities that would strengthen companies' performance, their ability to hold existing core business profitable and to capture new-growth opportunities simultaneously. Today companies must transfer their prevailing business models to new ones - relying on "shared value creation".
IFORMATIONAL SYSTEM DYNAFLEET
Dušan Halaj
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):126-131
This paper deals with functions and hardware requirements of information system Dynafleet, which is purposely determined for carriers. Individual functions of Dynafleet are determined for cost optimization.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DESIGNATED TO MONITOR TRANSPORT AND VEHICLES IN ROAD TRANSPORT
Dušan Halaj
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):132-140
This paper is focused on information technology for monitoring of transport and vehicles. The paper describes individual functions of information technologies - Infocar and Commander. These functions can be used by carriers not only for cost optimization, but also for ensuring of transport safety as well.
APPLICATION POSSIBILITIES OF MONITORING SELECTED FACTORS OF OPERATION BY "INTELLIGENT" SYSTEMS IN THE VEHICLE
Lukáš Holeša, Štefan Liščák
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):141-148
The author deals in the contribution with possibilities of monitoring of selected operation conditions for the purpose of their further extraction and analysis of impact on the fuel consumption. The attention is paid to "intelligent" systems in the vehicle, which are described in more detail together with their application possibilities. Particularly dynamic possibilities for monitoring operation parameters were more closely specified.
ANALYSIS OF IMPACT OF SELECTED GROUP OF FACTORS OF VEHICLE WORK CONDITIONS ON THE FUEL CONSUMPTION
Lukáš Holeša, Branislav Šarkan
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):149-156
Strived in the contribution to reflect the area of fuel consumption of motor vehicles. It is the consumption that is currently a key issue of carriers as well as individual motorists. The contribution contains determination of the most important factors stemming from work conditions of the vehicle, i.e. predominantly related to traffic (road) conditions (representing external factors affecting the vehicle). The attention is furthermore paid to the analysis and description of the impact of selected factors, implied by characteristics of the traffic flow, on the fuel consumption.
THE IMPACT OF DOOR NUMBER ON DURATION OF BOARDING PROCEDURE
Martin Hromádka
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):157-167
This paper assesses the possibility of combined passenger boarding using both airbridge with the front aircraft door and the mobile stairs with the rear door at the concrete airport in order to shorten the boarding time.
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION SYSTEM OF INTERMODAL TRANSPORT TERMINALS
Karol Hrudkay
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):168-177
The paper deals with the intermodal transport terminals (ITT) from point of view of the defining of the requirements for the functionalities of its information systems. The contribution begins by describing the concept of intermodal transport in Slovakia. The modular solution of the ITT information system is mentioned. The core of the article is devoted to detailed description of the functions of the particular modules of the information system of ITT.
REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORT MANAGER'S PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE
Zuzana Hvizdáková
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):178-183
Article "Requirements for Transport Manager's Professional Competence" deals with professional competence of transport managers problems. Professional competence of transport manager in road transport is regulated by Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009. For professional competence obtaining it is important to pass the exam. According to this regulation Member States can organise the exam in different ways. Article describes conditions for professional competence obtaining in different Member States especially differences between them like mandatory oral exam, duration of written and oral exam, training for applicators prior to the exam or exemption from exam....
GROSS MASS, PAYLOAD AND CARGO SECURING DEVICES IN TWENTY-FOOT AND FORTY-FOOT GENERAL PURPOSE MARITIME CONTAINERS
Juraj Jagelčák, Miroslav Fazekaš, Ján Vrábel
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):184-195
The cargo must be appropriately secured during the carriage in maritime containers to withstand normal transport conditions during combined transport (road, rail and sea). The article presents the results of analysis of cargo securing equipment in twenty foot and forty foot general purpose maritime containers of type 22G0, 22G1, 25G1, 42G0, 42G1, 45G0 and 45G1.
EVALUATION OF FORCE DROP-DOWN FOR 50 MM WEB-LASHING USED FOR LOAD SECURING
Juraj Jagelčák, Ján Saniga
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):196-203
Load securing by web-lashing is a common lashing method to secure a cargo by lashing. The aim of the paper is to study how the tension force is decreasing after the tensioning of the webbing. The paper compares the tensioning with hydraulic piston with the manual tensioning by ratchet tensioners.
ANALYSIS OF EQUIPMENT THE BUS STOPS ABROAD
Hana Jurkovičová
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):204-209
The article deals with the analysis of equipment of stops abroad. Processed are selected types of stops abroad, especially intelligent stops, solar bus stops, barrier-free modified bus stops. In the article is also processed a new type of bus stop EBSF that provides passengers comfort, safety, possibility of using wifi connection and various information about traveling and tourism in the city.
THE ANALYSIS OF SELECTED QUALITY CRITERIA OF SUBURBAN BUS TRANSPORT
Hana Jurkovičová
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):210-215
Currently is a very important problematic the quality of the bus stops. In the article is processed the analysis of selected quality criteria of suburban bus transport. The article deals with the definition of the selected quality criteria. The selected quality criteria are evaluated and graphically processed. In the article is also evaluated of the analysis.
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN RO-RO TRANSPORT
Martin Jurkovič, Jarmila Sosedová
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):216-221
Design, technology and organisation are within the logistics chain important aspects to consider. Ro-Ro technologies used throughout multimodal logistic solutions are concepts that represent great potential in cost savings and lead-time reductions, compared to existing systems. Promoted different Ro-Ro technologies for vessels (Enisys) and terminal (Ipsi) also show how this technologies combined together can represent potential cost position and lead-time improvements for the logistic chain.
PROPOSED CHANGE IN OVERSIZE TRANSPORT IN THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC
Alica Kalašová, Jozef Masár
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):222-225
Under Government Resolution č.883/2012 proposed change will be applied in the way of granting permission for oversize shipping. This change will apply to oversized shipment exceeds the maximum height of 4.00 meters while not exceeding the maximum weight as well as the maximum width. An important modification is a change in the duration of the permission issued, as now applied to each transport that purpose it is necessary to seek a permission that is valid only for the particular day. This change will enable carriers to more efficient use of existing road capacity with a focus on the supply of large industrial parks. This article wants to fixate the...
ANALYSIS OF SYNTHETIC ACCOUNTS USED IN SUBURBAN BUS TRANSPORT
Katarína Kilianová
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):226-232
The main aim of the article is to analyse structure of synthetic and analytical accounts used in suburban bus transport services. The analysis should refer some differences in accounting in companies providing public passenger transport services. These differences can be base or pricing in public passenger transport or it can be the manner how to design economically justified costs.
MANAGEMENT OF CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSETS RISK MANAGEMENT IN TRANSPORT COMPANY
Tomáš Klieštik, Miloš Birtus
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):233-242
Quantification of risk or risks connected to management and optimization of any current assets components, that is reserves and current receivables, is for a transport company also crucial when current financial assets possession in concerned. This article deals with so called Lambda liquidity index that helps to mange and diversify risks to a certain extent.
STATISTICS AND DATABASES IN ROAD SAFETY PROBLEM
Marta Knutelská, Daniela Šusteková
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):243-249
Even though the number of road fatalities in the EU was almost halved in the past decade, 34 500 people were killed on EU roads in 2009. Initiatives in the area of technology, enforcement, education and particular attention to vulnerable road users will be key to drastically reduce these losses of life even further. The White paper on transport published in 2011, stresses the critical role played by road safety problem. The quality, accessibility and reliability of transport services will gain increasing importance in the coming years, inter alia due to the ageing of the population and the need to promote public transport.
THE OVERVIEW OF APPLIED METHODS FOR MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION OF QUALITY OF ROAD TRANSPORT SERVICES
Vladimír Konečný, Ivana Šimková
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):250-260
The paper deals with quality of road transport services. Paper characterizes importance of quality measurement and evaluation. It includes an overview of applied methods for measurement and evaluation of quality in the field of road freight transport. Specifically it includes simple and multi-criterial evaluation methods, index methods and methods for customer satisfaction measurement.
SAFETY OF ROAD TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND ROAD SAFETY PROGRAMMES IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
Jiří Kozlovský, Ivo Drahotský
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):261-265
The paper deals with the safety of road transport system. It evaluates traffic safety on roads in the Czech Republic and abroad. The paper gives several examples of past and present road safety programmes including their brief descriptions.
IMPACT OF SELECTED METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA ON FLIGHT OPERATIONS
Sandra Krollová
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):266-280
The paper provides a complex view on selected weather phenomena that significantly affect flight operation. The discussed weather hazards are of various time and spatial scale, with different effects on aircraft during the flight phases. In several topics some statistical data supplement the theoretical backgroung and confirm the importance and relevance of knowledge of aviation weather hazards.
THE CONTROL SYSTEMS AT SIGNAL CONTROLLED JUNCTIONS FOR BUS PRIORITY
Jana Kupčuljaková
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):281-289
The article deals with the issue of urban public transport priority at signal controlled junction where the most time losses are achieved. The way which is possible to ensure the increasing of the efficiency of use of existing roads in the cities is the building a system of public transport priority. A variety of traffic signal control systems and associated strategies are operational in different cities around the world. These may be conveniently grouped into the two categories - isolated systems, such as MOVA, and co-ordinated systems - SCOOT, SCATS, MOTION, UTOPIA/SPOT
QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEMS IN PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Zuzana Lokšová
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):290-294
transport is out-sourced the quality of service has to be assured for obvious reasons. Therefore some relevant quality matters are presented in this article.
THE SCOR METHOD FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE - THE WAY TO MONITOR THE PERFORMANCE OF ENTERPRISE LOGISTICS
Jozef Majerčák, Peter Majerčák
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):295-301
The paper deals with a very actual topic about a methods for measuring logistics performance. The SCOR is a model that combines business processes, metrics, best practices and technological solutions into a single structure that supports communication between the elements of the supply chain. The authors describe precisely the methods for measuring performance such as benchmarking and SCOR model.
THE MAIN IDEAS OF THE OPTIMIZED PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY (OPT) A METHOD OF PRODUCTION PLANNING
Peter Majerčák
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):302-307
The paper deals with a very actual topic about a method of production management in the enterprise. The authors describe very precisely the traditional method of production management in enterprises Theory of Constraints. Conclusion deals with design of progressive Optimized Production Technology (OPT), production planning system.
POSSIBILITIES OF PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT IN MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISE WITH ADVANCED METHODS
Peter Majerčák, Eva Majerčáková
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):308-314
The paper deals with a very hot topic and progressive methods of production management in the enterprise. The authors describe very precisely the traditional methods of production management in enterprises and system PUSH and PULL. Conclusion The contribution deals with design of progressive CONWIP production control system, which is later enriched by the kanban principles of pressure.
TECHNICAL CONDITIONS FOR HUMPING OF LONG WAGON IN MARSHALLING YARDS
Peter Márton
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):315-320
There are hundreds of active marshalling yards in the Europe. Since marshalling yards are a necessary facility to perform single wagonload transportation efficiently for large traffic volumes, an important part of the infrastructure analysis in frame of the VEL-Wagon project was to assess the ability to pass over the hump in marshalling yards. The basic idea of the VEL-Wagon project was to develop design of versatile, efficient and longer wagon for European transportation. Reason for it was, that in the future, longer loading surfaces without interruptions, as well as more capable platforms with higher axle loads and with lower loading heights will...
ECOMMERCE SERVICES AS A PART OF POSTAL ELECTRONIC SERVICES
Bystrík Nemček
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):321-325
The article is dedicated to the development of product and services related to the gradual electronisation in postal sector. There is defined the general dividing of postal electronic services. The contribution contains also clasification and characterization of services that belong to the area of eCommerce. Also there is realized analyse of postal electronic services providing in selected countries for eCommerce. It also includes information about number of postal e-services introduced globally each year.
USING SELECTED METHODS IN MANAGEMENT AS KEY FACTOR TO DEVELOPMENT IN TRANSPORT
Jana Dicová, Ján Ondruš
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):326-332
Application of benchmarking in management enables managers to gain valuable information on the current situation of enterprise, of the holdings or logistics centre and opportunities for improving the efficiency of inputs, process services and communication with the public.
COMPETENCE BASED TRAINING IMPLEMENTATION PRINCIPLES
Ján Pitor, Karel Havel
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):333-339
This paper summarizes the basic principles of competence based training implementation into pilot training. It provides an overview of competence based training features, defines the term "competency" and shows the differences of assessment in comparison to conventional types of training. At the end it shows some problems that may be encountered during competence based training construction.
THE PROBLEM OF UPSET RECOVERY TRAINING IN SCOPE OF AIR FRANCE AF447 ACCIDENT
Ján Pitor, Karel Havel
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):340-346
This paper summarizes the problem of loss of control in flight accidents in conjunction with inability to recognize and recover stall and aircraft upset situations. It also provides Air France AF447 aircraft accident overview and it's connection to the problem of upset recovery training, together with overview of accident investigation final report outcomes and responses of stakeholders involved.
ANALYSIS OF A POSSIBILITY TO CANCEL FLIGHT TIME BOUNDARIES IN PILOT TRAINING IN CONJUNCTION WITH COMPETENCE BASED TRAINING IMPLEMENTATION
Ján Pitor, Karel Havel
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):347-353
This paper provides outcomes of an analysis of a possibility to cancel flight time boundaries in pilot training, such as minimum or maximum flight time, in conjunction with competence based training implementation. This analysis was conducted using methods of mathematical statistics on a data set acquired at the Flight training organisation of the University of Žilina.
EXPERIENCES WITH APPLICATION OF PUBLIC PROCUREMENT IN BUS TRANSPORT IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
Miloš Poliak, Linda Forrest, Štefánia Semanová
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):354-359
The paper deals with an application of Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 that came into force on the 3rd of December, 2009. The aim of this regulation is to determine a procedure by which competent authorities (public sector buyers) may act in area of public passenger transport to ensure services of public interest. The aim of this procedure is to monitor achievement of greater volume of services, improve safety and increase quality of services at the lowest possible costs. The regulation sets out conditions which the public sector buyers must meet while ensuring of transport serviceability supported from public funds. Before the introduction of Regulation...
SCHEDULING OF WORKING TIME OF DRIVERS IN REGULAR BUS TRANSPORT
Miloš Poliak, Linda Forrest, Štefánia Semanová
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):360-365
In terms of regular bus transport in the Slovak Republic (SR), the work of drivers is governed by legislation such as Labour Code, Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 and Act No 462/2007 on the organization of working time in transport. Provisions of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 are applied to operation of bus lines in excess of 50 km length. On the other hand, the operation of bus lines with a length less than 50 km is regulated by Act No 462/2007.
MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING AND ITS IMPORTANCE FOR THE FUTURE MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY
Oľga Poniščiaková
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):366-369
Traditional approaches to gather information necessary for management in recent years seem to be insufficient and the financial accounting in particular, has more ore less memorandum character. Information-oriented to history is sufficient only to a certain extent, turbulent environment raises the requirements for most accurate prediction of future. Ambition to reply such requests has managerial accounting, discussed in this article.
UNIQUE AUTOMATED HANDLING SYSTEM IN ALTENWERDER INTERMODAL TERMINAL
Ondrej Stopka, Marián Šulgan
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):370-374
The paper deals with the general characteristics of Altenwerder intermodal terminal (Also known: CTA - Container Terminal Altenwerder) and then describes its unique handling system with intermodal transport units. Reloading of containers in Altenwerder intermodal terminal takes place in four phases which are carried out in various service areas. There is very important the utilisation of Automated Guided Vehicles, Automatic Stacking Cranes and Semi-automated Gantry Cranes in this terminal.
MODIFICATION OF THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT AND ITS IMPACT ON FUEL CONSUMPTION AND VEHICLE PERFORMANCE
Branislav Šarkan, Ján Vrábel
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):375-380
The fuel consumption is influenced by several factors. Engine control unit is responsible for preparing the fuel mixture. On the basis of the measurements we analysed the effect of setting engine control unit on fuel consumption and vehicle performance. The tests were performed in laboratory conditions.
CHANGE MANAGEMENT - AN IMPORTANT PART OF TRANSPORT COMPANY MANAGEMENT
Viera Šukalová
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):381-386
The business environment today is characterized by globalization and internationalization. These effects extend to all segments of society constant change. Change is some variation, excitement, irregularity, surprise, something with which to count. Managerial work becomes more challenging in the current period; to the modern equipment of transport company managers belong knowledge of change management.
EUROPEAN SOLUTION OF ROAD TRANSPORT SAFETY
Viera Šukalová, Pavel Ceniga
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):387-392
Road transport safety is a serious social problem in Slovak Republic, but also in European Union. Increasing of road safety can be realized only by common measures and their using in everyday life. It is not only the harmonization and development of new technologies and intelligent transport systems, but also to develop a comprehensive strategic action in the accident, the emergency services, the definitions of the classification of injuries and deaths as a preparation for the adoption of a target to reduce the number of injuries, focus on training and training users, encourage the use of safety equipment and pay particular attention to the most vulnerable...
KNOWLEDGE - KEY FACTOR OF COMPETIVENESS OF ROAD TRANSPORT COMPANY
Viera Šukalová, Pavel Ceniga
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):393-401
Knowledge is important in all areas of economic activities of man; it allows create new values. Knowledge management is a part of company management that can ensure the competitiveness for every organization in current era of change and innovation; it is also a key element in building a knowledge-based economy - one of the main targets of European policy. When a transport company wants to be successful in the market, it should try to gain a competitive advantage. Road transport companies meet every day with domestic and foreign competition, so they must use and develop according to the trends in important skills and qualifications in order to maintain...
COMPUTER NETS AND WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIE USING IN THE SUBURBAN PUBLIC AND OUT-PLANT-FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION
Daniela Šusteková, Marta Knutelská
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):402-408
In this article there are described computer nets and wireless technologie using in the suburban public and out-plant-freight transportation. There is described the management of the suburban publict ransúportation using supporting by IT and connection freight cars with the centre and with the board-computer
THE INFLUENCE OF SELECTED FACTORS ON THE SALARY OF EMPLOYEES IN THE ŽILINA REGION
Lucia Švábová
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):409-417
The paper deals with differentiation of wages of employees in the selected region of Slovakia, which was the region Žilina. The main aim of the paper, based on theoretical knowledge and the obtained data, was to compare the average monthly gross salaries of employees in the selected region with average nationwide salaries and to characterize their causes. The paper analyzes and interprets the research results, using the statistical techniques and methods of comparison. The secondary objective of research was to compare the salaries of employees by age, gender and the degree of education. We compare the differences in the salaries in the region Žilina...
TOWARDS SINGLE EUROPEAN SKY ? MUSING ON (POSSIBLE) CROSS-BORDER ACQUISITIONS OF ANS PROVIDERS IN EUROPE
Anna Tomová
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):418-432
In this paper we analyse the European Union air navigation services providers focusing on commercialisation and privatisation, reflection of these processes in chosen performance indicators as well as broader threads of (possible) cross-border acquisitions of ANS providers in Europe using information on NATS privatisation. We conclude the paper findings with statement that prospective cross-border acquisitions of ANS providers in Europe are not feasible mainly from political reasons and therefore the main drivers towards goals of Single European Sky will rest upon the EU harmonisation legislation.
VALUE OF TRAVEL TIME AND TRAVEL TIME SAVINGS
Marek Turiak
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):433-441
Value of travel time is a concept often disregarded by a general public but is of an increasing importance to business travelers. Value of travel time concept helps in selecting the most cost efficient travel arrangement. This concept is discussed in details providing differences for various types of transport as well as for various groups of passengers.
THE OPTION OF DECREASING COST BY ADVISABLE CARE OF TYRES
Ján Vrábel, Branislav Šarkan
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):442-449
This article discusses the effects of tyre and care of them on the costs of vehicle operations. The article is based on the facts that are supported by actual results from surveys. We try to accentuate the important factors which can be helpful for the user of the vehicle and also its operator, to reduce the overall costs associated with tyres.
THE PUBLIC PASSENGER TRANSPORT AS A FACTOR OF SUSTAINABLE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Elżbieta Załoga, Dariusz Milewski
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):450-459
Passenger regional public transport plays very important role in a region and could be essential factor of its sustainable development of a country and a region. It is quite difficult however to assess the measurable impact of this form of transport on regional development, especially in economical aspects. Problem is essential, because passenger transport is very often unprofitable and needs financial support from regional authorities.
INTERPORTO QUADRANTE EUROPE VERONA
Ondrej Stopka, Marián Šulgan
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):460-464
At the beginning, the paper deals with the general facts of Interporto Quadrante Europe Verona Freight Village. There are also mentioned provided logistics, transport and others services in this object. They can be divided into nine groups. At the end of the article, the detailed characterisation of combined transport terminal ("Compact Terminal") located in this Freight Village is outlined.
THE INFLUENCE OF THE ROAD SURFACE ON THE TRAFFIC NOISE
Tomasz Figlus, Andrzej Wilk, Štefan Liščák, Łukasz Gozdek
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):465-472
This article deals with an issue of the road surface influence on the traffic noise. Type and structure of the surface has a great importance in terms of noise pollution in the case of dominant source of vehicles noise, which is caused with contact of tires and surface. In this article, there are the research results which aim to compare two different types of surface influencing the noise emission in the real traffic.
THE INFLUENCE OF ACOUSTIC BAFFLES OF NOISE BARRIERS ON THE NOISE LEVEL OF TRAFFIC
Tomasz Figlus, Andrzej Wilk, Štefan Liščák, Łukasz Gozdek
Doprava a spoje 2012, 8(2):473-480
This article deals with an issue of influence of acoustic baffles of noise barriers on the noise level of traffic because the noise has become the global danger for the environment at last years. In this article, there are described the measures method of acoustic baffle on the noise barrier effectiveness and the results of made measurement.