Document Type
Dissertation
Date of Award
Fall 1-31-2004
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy in Transportation - (Ph.D.)
Department
Executive Committee for the Interdisciplinary Program in Transportation
First Advisor
RongFang Liu
Second Advisor
Athanassios K. Bladikas
Third Advisor
Lazar Spasovic
Fourth Advisor
Janice Rhoda Daniel
Fifth Advisor
Xuehao Chu
Abstract
An intercity travel decision includes a complex set of subdecisions, such as when to travel, where to travel, which mode to choose, and others. The main focus of this dissertation is to examine trip frequency and mode choice of intercity non-business travel.
The objective of this study is to understand intercity travel behavior using disaggregate models. The proposed conceptual framework for intercity travel behavior leads to a nested logit/continuous choice model that is rigorously linked to the utility maximization theory. Compared to a traditional intercity travel demand model, the proposed model is utility consistent in that trip generation and mode choice models flow from one utility function. Thus, the resultant model embodies the interrelationship of trip generation and mode choice.
Applying the model to the NorthEast Corridor, the calibrated results show that trip generation of non-business travelers is interdependent with mode choice. The factors influencing mode choice may exert an impact on trip generation directly or indirectly.
Recommended Citation
Li, Guilin, "Intercity travel demand : a utility-consistent simultaneous trip generation and mode choice model" (2004). Dissertations. 606.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/dissertations/606
