U.S. Dept. of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration - Research, Development, & Technology
Guidebook on Methods to Estimate Non-Motorized Travel: Overview of Methods (July 1999)
Table of Contents
Title Page
Foreword
Technical Documentation Page
1.1 Purpose of Guidebook
1.2 The Importance of Forecasting Demand
1.3 How to Use This Guidebook
2.0 Introduction to Non-Motorized Travel Forecasting
2.1 Dimensions of Travel Behavior
2.2 Perspectives on Modeling Travel Behavior
2.3 The Four-Step Urban Transportation Planning Process
2.4 Factors Specifically Influencing Bicycling and Walking
2.5 Differences in Forecasting Bicycle vs. Pedestrian Travel
3.0 Guide to Available Methods
3.1 Overview of Methods
Demand Estimation Comparison Studies
Aggregate Behavior Studies
Sketch Plan Methods
Discrete Choice Models
Regional Travel Models
Relative Demand Potential Market Analysis
Facility Demand Potential
Supply Quality Analysis Bicycle and Pedestrian Compatibility Measures
Environment Factors
Supporting Tools and Techniques Geographic Information Systems
Preference Surveys
3.2 Key Characteristics and Uses of Each Method
4.0 Conclusions and Future Needs
4.1 Conclusions
4.2 Future Needs Development of a Manual for Bicycle and Pedestrian Sketch-Planning