How do local actions affect VMT? A critical review of the empirical evidence
In this paper, we present a discussion of the challenges for research on the topic of vehicle
miles traveled. We then summarize and critique evidence from the US on the association …
miles traveled. We then summarize and critique evidence from the US on the association …
The economic value of walkable neighborhoods
This study investigated how the benefits of a walkable neighborhood were reflected in the
American real estate market by examining the economic values of urban environmental …
American real estate market by examining the economic values of urban environmental …
Attitudes, mode switching behavior, and the built environment: A longitudinal study in the Puget Sound Region
Carpooling in the US has a storied history. After experiencing a peak 20% mode share in
1980, the current share of carpooling for work trips is about 10% and the majority of these …
1980, the current share of carpooling for work trips is about 10% and the majority of these …
Mixed land use and obesity: an empirical comparison of alternative land use measures and geographic scales
Obesity is a growing epidemic in the United States. Walkable neighborhoods, characterized
as having the three Ds of walkability (population Density, land use Diversity, and pedestrian …
as having the three Ds of walkability (population Density, land use Diversity, and pedestrian …
Using structural equations modeling to unravel the influence of land use patterns on travel behavior of workers in Montreal
This paper addresses the relations between travel behavior and land use patterns using a
Structural Equations Modeling (SEM) framework. The proposed model structure draws on …
Structural Equations Modeling (SEM) framework. The proposed model structure draws on …
A meta-analysis of the relationship between density and travel behavior
THT Gim - Transportation, 2012 - Springer
To generalize the relationship between density and travel behavior, previous research
proceeded with three approaches: metropolitan-level studies describing tendencies on an …
proceeded with three approaches: metropolitan-level studies describing tendencies on an …
Parking management, financial subsidies to alternatives to drive alone and commute mode choices in Seattle
Q Su, L Zhou - Regional Science and Urban Economics, 2012 - Elsevier
This paper develops a nested logit model to examine the impact of parking management,
financial subsidies to alternative modes to drive alone, as well as travel demand …
financial subsidies to alternative modes to drive alone, as well as travel demand …
Hazard-based analysis of travel distance in urban environments: longitudinal data approach
PC Anastasopoulos, MB Islam… - Journal of Urban …, 2012 - ascelibrary.org
This paper focuses on identifying important factors that determine activity-based travel
distance in urban areas. Building on past research that has demonstrated the conceptual …
distance in urban areas. Building on past research that has demonstrated the conceptual …
Evaluating the effects of land use and strategies for parking and transit supply on mode choice of downtown commuters
Metropolitan regions around the world are looking for sustainable strategies to reduce motor-
vehicle traffic congestion, energy consumption, and emissions. These strategies include …
vehicle traffic congestion, energy consumption, and emissions. These strategies include …
Walkability as an Urban Design Problem: Understanding the activity of walking in the urban environment
E Choi - 2012 - diva-portal.org
The planning and design of the walkable environment is receiving more and more attention
for its various benefits related to public health, sustainability, economy, or social life …
for its various benefits related to public health, sustainability, economy, or social life …