Research Idea Details

Evaluation of Assumptions in Travel Forecast Models

  • Focus Area: Sustainability
  • Status: Archived
  • Subcommittee: Air Quality, Environmental Process
  • Cost: Unknown
  • Timeframe: Unknown

Research Idea Scope

Do we need to change old assumptions in our travel forecast models to account for rising gas prices (VMTs), economic variability, generational perspectives, and personal behaviors?

Urgency and Payoff

Suggested By:
Cross-Cutting Environmental Needs Workshop. Conducted in conjunction with the 2010 TRB Environment and Energy Conference: June 6-9, 2010
Submitted:
07/23/2010