A structural model of mode-activity choice: The case of commuter rail in a medium-size metropolitan area

Ryoichi Sakano and Julian Benjamin

Transport Policy, 2011, vol. 18, issue 2, 434-445

Abstract: Commuters in a medium size city may change how they travel from day to day during the week. A structural equations model is developed to examine commuter's planning decisions about activities and modes during a work day. The model is applied to the problem of selecting commuter rail in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. On a typical weekday, a commuter's mode choice is affected by activities at the destination. However, when the commuter is faced with a mix of travel modes over time, the mode choice becomes a significant predictor of non-work/school activities.

Keywords: Travel; demand; Structural; equations; Decision; models; Small; cities (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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