Abstract The use of mathematical models in transportation and regional planning is limited by the need to obtain reasonably accurate, complete data sets. In particular complete spatial coverage is required for the usual discrete origin-destination models. Because of the time and cost constraints of obtaining such data, those charged with decision making responsibilities may choose to do without information that could be provided by quantitative models. This paper presents a procedure for estimating origin-constrained flows in situations where complete data collection is difficult or impossible. To this end an abstract model of origin-constrained travel is formulated. The required urban fields are constructed using interpolation and/or approximation techniques applied to available data. The tractability of the general model is demonstrated in the case of estimating the energy consumed in travel to existing or proposed facilities. The ability of the model to function with incomplete data was tested by using it to predict travel to the major retail centers located in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metropolitan Area.


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    Title :

    Modelling discretionary travel in the presence of imperfect data


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    Publication date :

    1981-04-22


    Size :

    10 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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