| Title | Guidebook on Methods to Estimate Non-Motorized Travel: Overview of Methods |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 22159 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Schwartz, W. L.; Porter, C. D.; Payne, G. C.; Suhrbier, J. H.; Moe, P. C.; Wilkinson, W. L. |
| Corporate Creator | Cambridge Systematics; Bicycle Federation of America |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Research, Development, and Technology |
| Publisher | Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center; United States. Federal Highway Administration |
| Publication Date | 19990701 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | This guidebook provides a means for practitioner to better understand and estimate bicycle and pedestrian travel and to address transportation planning needs. The guidebook describes and compares the various methods that can be used to forecast non-motorized travel demand or that otherwise support the prioritization and analyses of non-motorized projects. These methods are categorized according to four major purposes: (1) demand estimation; (2) relative demand potential; (3) supply quality analysis; and (4) supporting tools and techniques. Discrete choice models, regional travel models, sketch plan methods, facility demand potential, bicycle compatibility measures, and geographic information systems are among the methods and tools described. Overview of Methods provides a concise overview for each available method, including some typical applications, pros and cons, and a quick reference guide on ease of use, data requirements, sensitivity to design factors, and whether widely used. In addition, it discusses general issues for consideration in forecasting non-motorized travel demand, such as the dimension of travel behavior and factors influencing bicycling and walking, and identifies future needs in this area. Supporting Documentation provides substantially more detail on the methods including purpose, structure, input/data needs, assumptions, and real-world applications. It also contains an extensive annotated bibliography of references on demand forecasting methods, supporting tools and techniques, and factors influencing the choice to walk or bicycle, as well as potential contacts in this field. |
| Rosap ID | dot:35908 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/35908 |
| TRT Terms | Bicycling; Forecasting; Geographic information systems; Nonmotorized transportation; Sketch planning; Transportation planning; Travel behavior; Travel demand; Walking |
| General Subjects | Bicycles; Bikeway planning; Bikeways; Demand forecasting; Pedestrians; Traffic estimates; Discrete choice models; Highways; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Planning and Forecasting; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| TRIS Online Accession No |
769426 |
| Contract Number | DTFH61-92-C-00138 |
| Report Number | FHWA-RD-98-165; 3A4B |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/22000/22100/22159/PB99166175_2.pdf |
| Alternative URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/22000/22100/22159/guidebook1.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |