How far is too far? Travel time ratios for activity participations in the Netherlands

Susilo, Y. and Dijst, M. (2009) How far is too far? Travel time ratios for activity participations in the Netherlands. Transportation Research Record: Journal of Transportation Research Board, 2134. pp. 89-98. ISSN 0361-1981

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3141/2134-11

Abstract

It is widely believed that providing activity locations close to residential locations reduces the travel time of residents. However, it has not been clear how close to one another activity locations and residential locations should be. The Dutch National Travel Survey and a travel time ratio index were used to measure acceptable travel times in relation to duration times of various activities. The results show that the value of an individual travel time ratio depends on the type of activity, individual commitments, available travel mode, and activity locations. Each activity has a unique trade-off relationship between activity duration and travel time. Each activity also has its own turnover point—a point at which increased activity duration will lead to less instead of more travel time. The analysis also shows that the travel time ratio value is influenced not only by an individual's activity commitments, resources, and constraints but also by the trade-off within households.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	travel time, Netherlands
Faculty/Department:	~Pre-2012 Faculty Structure > Faculty of Environment and Technology > Centre for Transport and Society ~Pre-2012 Faculty Structure > Faculty of Environment and Technology > Department of Planning and Architecture ~Pre-2010 Faculty Structure > Environment and Technology > School of the Built and Natural Environment > Centre for Transport and Society Faculty of Environment and Technology > Department of Planning and Architecture
ID Code:	10829
Deposited By:	J. Triggle
Deposited On:	06 Aug 2010 08:29
Last Modified:	22 Nov 2012 15:41