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Understanding Long-Distance Traveler Behavior - Supporting A Long-Distance Passenger Travel Demand Model

Publication Information

Publication Type:
Fact Sheet
Publication Number:
FHWA-HRT-13-095
Abstract:

The goal of this study is to explore new approaches for a national model that is estimated, calibrated, and validated on available long-distance travel data in the United States and can subsequently be updated with new long-distance travel data for use in planning applications around the country. In the short term, this project will examine frameworks for a national model that identify specifications based on statistical analysis of available data.

Publishing Date:
August 2013
FHWA Program(s):
Research
Exploratory Advanced Research
AMRP Program(s):
Exploratory Advanced Research
FHWA Activities:
Human Factors
Subject Area:
Research