Density is a key component in the recent surge of mixed-use neighborhood developments.
Empirical research has shown an inconsistent picture on the impact of density. In particular …

Findings from an empirical analysis to test the impacts of land-use mix, population density,
and employment density on the use of the singleoccupant vehicle (SOV), transit, and …

A high density of shops and services near the workplace may make it easier to carry out
personal commercial activities on foot before, during, and after work, enabling reduced …

The primary purpose of this study was to investigate how relative associations between
travel time, costs, and land use patterns where people live and work impact modal choice …

The causality issue has become one of the key questions in the debate over the relationship
between the built environment and travel behavior. Since a residential self-selection effect …

Past research suggests that mixed land-uses encourage non-auto commuting; however, the
evidence remains sketchy. This paper explores this question by investigating how the …

Many studies have measured residential and travel preferences to address residential self-
selection and they often focused on the average or independent effect of the built …

Compact, mixed-use, and walk-friendly urban development, many contend, can significantly
influence the modes people choose to travel. Despite a voluminous empirical literature, most …

Suburban sprawl has been widely criticized for its contribution to auto dependence.
Numerous studies have found that residents in suburban neighborhoods drive more and …

There has been an increasing interest in the land use-transportation connection in the past
decade, motivated by the possibility that design policies associated with the built …