Phased Implementation of a Multimodal Activity-Based Travel Demand Modeling System in Florida. Volume 1: Technical Documentation;Final rept

摘要

The report describes the technical background and methodologies underlying a comprehensive activity-based travel demand microsimulation model system that was developed for Florida. The various model components were estimated using the 2000 Southeast Florida Household Travel Survey data sets. The model system is capable of synthesizing a population and simulating activity-travel patterns at the level of the individual traveler using advanced statistical and econometric models of travel behavior. The model system recognizes time space constraints that influence activity and travel engagement in time and space. The model results are very promising and indicate that activity based models offer a strong framework for undertaking travel demand forecasting. The project resulted in the development of software called FAMOS: The Florida Activity Mobility Simulator. This PC-based user-friendly software can be used to implement activity-based modeling in virtually any urban area. A companion report constitutes a users guide for the software.