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Traffic Measurement

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Bus fare and journey time elasticities and diversion factors for all modes: A rapid evidence assessment
In this review a substantial database of diversion-factor evidence was collated. Little recent evidence on bus fare and generalised journey time elasticities was identified. Recommendations are provided, based on analysis of the available evidence.
Jul 9, 2018
Commentary
Americans: Try Congestion Pricing. You Might Like It
Seattle is considering following in the footsteps of London, Stockholm, Singapore, and Milan to introduce a charge for driving on the city's roads. What can Seattle and its residents learn from other cities that have implemented road user charging?
Apr 12, 2018
Report
PRISM 2011 Base: Demand Model Implementation
This report documents the implementation of the demand models in the PRISM strategic transport model for the West Midlands region of the UK.
Jan 28, 2014
Report
PRISM 2011 Base: Frequency and Car Ownership Models
This report documents the re-estimation of the frequency and car ownership models in the PRISM strategic transport model for the West Midlands region of the UK.
Jan 28, 2014
Report
PRISM 2011 Base: Mode-Destination Model Estimation
This report documents the re-estimation of the mode-destination models in the PRISM model for the West Midlands region of the UK. The models for some purposes represent access mode and station choice, and time of day choice for car drivers.
Jan 28, 2014
Report
Manchester Motorway Box: Post-Survey Research of Induced Traffic Effects: Model Estimation
This report describes the development of discrete choice models to support analysis of the induced traffic effects resulting from the completion of the M60 Manchester Motorway Box in the UK.
Jul 22, 2013
Journal Article
Manchester Motorway Box: Post-Survey Research of Induced Traffic Effects
In the 1990s, the usual assumption for an appraisal of road schemes in the UK was that total volumes of traffic were not affected by the capacity provided by the schemes. This assumption was questioned by the influential SACTRA committee in 1994.
Jan 1, 2012
Journal Article
High Occupancy Toll Lane Performance Under Alternative Pricing Policies
This paper explores how alternative pricing and operating policies influence revenue generation, level of service, and travel time costs for high occupancy toll (HOT) lane facilities.
Jan 1, 2012
Journal Article
Group Behavior Modeling
Even though research on group behavior is still a comparatively new field in transportation, rapid progress has been made since the beginning of the 21st century.
Jan 1, 2009
Journal Article
Optimal Highway Design and User Welfare Under Value Pricing
This paper investigates the optimal design of highways operated under a form of congestion pricing called value pricing.
Jan 1, 2009
Journal Article
Flexible Substitution Patterns in Models of Mode and Time of Day Choice: New Evidence from the UK and the Netherlands
Describes a study undertaken to determine the relative sensitivity of mode and time of day choice to changes in travel times and costs.
Jan 1, 2007
Journal Article
Uncertainty in Traffic Forecasts: Literature Review and New Results for the Netherlands
Transport model applications that provide a central traffic forecast, and quantify the uncertainty in traffic forecasts as a confidence interval.
Jan 1, 2007
Journal Article
A Model for Time of Day and Mode Choice Using Error Components Logit
A new error components logit model for the joint choice of time of day and mode is presented, estimated on stated preference data for car and train travellers in The Netherlands.
May 1, 2003
Journal Article
Alternative Tree Logit Models: Comments on a Paper of Koppelman and Wen
The paper by Koppelman and Wen (1998) on nested logit structures (subsequently referred to as K&W), draws attention to alternative formulations of nested or 'tree' logit models.
Sep 1, 2001
Report
A First Approximation to a RAND Model for Study of Urban Transportation
A description of a generalized model of an urban complex for studying the intricate interrelationships between transportation and the spatial organization of economic activities.
Nov 1, 1961
Journal Article
Employment and Labour Productivity in USSR Railroads, 1928-1950
A descriptive survey of employment, traffic volume, and labor productivity in USSR railroads from 1928-1950.
Jul 1, 1952

RAND Topic:
Traffic Measurement

Topic Synonyms:
Traffic Flow