Vermont Statewide Travel Demand Model: A Preliminary Evaluation

摘要

The University of Vermont Transportation Research Center, working with the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans), is conducting an evaluation of the Vermont statewide travel demand models utility, components, and current software platform. This report represents the first working draft of the evaluation and its preliminary findings. The goals of the evaluation are to: Identify the current and potential uses for the model based on VTrans planning practices and needs. Recommend updates to the model to meet future implementation. Compare its existing software platform with two other widely-used software packages currently available. Also provided in this report are a literature review of statewide travel demand modeling practices in other states, including general model structure, operation, and maintenance, and a discussion of emerging trends in travel demand modeling.