Utilizing student schedule data to develop travel matrices for transit and pedestrian travel demand models
Date
2017
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University of Delaware
Abstract
Personal rapid transit (PRT) is one example of an automated public transit
system used for distributing small groups of individuals throughout a defined area.
When used in combination with the four-step travel demand modeling process, the
origin-destination (OD) matrix developed in the research provides the framework for
examining the viability of implementing PRT service on a university campus. The
methodology uses institutionally provided data to estimate demand for student trips
throughout the workweek. Data includes student class schedules as well as the supply
of on-campus residences and parking spaces. ☐ A case study is modeled around the student population attending the University
of Delaware’s Newark Campus, under the assumption of a fixed schedule for the
duration of the semester. The case study operates using several assumptions: trips and
events occur between fixed time intervals, all trips are conducted with the same degree
of importance, and all trips are conducted in a similar manner regardless of
surrounding conditions. Recommendations for future research include expansion of
the population to include university faculty and staff, inclusion of nearby activities as
potential trip locations, consideration of trip purpose, and integration with travel
demand modeling software.
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Applied sciences, Social sciences, Personal rapid transit, Travel demand model, Travel matrix