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Publication Number: FHWA-RD-98-166
Date: July 1999

Guidebook on Methods to Estimate Non-Motorized Travel: Supporting Documentation

 

FOREWORD

This two-volume guidebook describes and compares the various methods and tools that can be used to forecast non-motorized travel demand or that otherwise support the prioritization and analyses of bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The guidebook is intended to be used by bicycle and pedestrian planners, technical staff, researchers, advocates, and others who may wish to estimate bicycle and pedestrian travel demand or to prioritize bicycle and pedestrian projects.

This second volume, Supporting Documentation, gives details on each method, including purpose, structure, input / data needs, assumptions, and real-world applications. This volume 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. The other volume, Overview of Methods, provides an overview of each of nineteen methods appropriate for forecasting and/or understanding pedestrian and bicycle travel demand.

    Michael F. Trentacoste, Director, Office of Safety R&D

 

Notice

This document is disseminated under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Transportation in the interest of information exchange. The U.S. Government assumes no liability for the use of the information contained in this document.

The U.S. Government does not endorse products or manufacturers. Trademarks or manufacturers' names appear in this report only because they are considered essential to the objective of the document.

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TECHNICAL REPORT DOCUMENTATION PAGE

1. Report No.

FHWA-RD-98-166

2. Government Accession No. 3. Recipient's Catalog No.
4. Title and Subtitle

GUIDEBOOK ON METHODS TO ESTIMATE NON-MOTORIZED TRAVEL: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

5. Report Date

July 1999

6. Performing Organization Code
7. Author(s)

WL Schwartz, CD Porter, GC Payne, JH Suhrbier, PC Moe, WL Wilkinson III

8. Performing Organization Report No.
9. Performing Organization Name and Address
Cambridge Systematics, Inc. Bicycle Federation of America
150 Cambridge Park Dr., Ste 4000 1506 21st St., NW, Ste. 200
Cambridge, MA 02140 Washington, DC 20036
10. Work Unit No. (TRAIS)

3A4B

11. Contract or Grant No.

DTFH61-92-C-00138

12. Sponsoring Agency Name and Address

Federal Highway Administration
Turner-Fairbanks Highway Research Center
6300 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA 22101-2296

13. Type of Report and Period Covered

Final Report
July 1, 1997 - February 28, 1999

14. Sponsoring Agency Code
15. Supplementary Notes

Contracting Officer's Technical Representatives (COTR's): Carol Tan Esse and Ann Do

16. Abstract

This guidebook provides a means for practitioners 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 dimensions 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.

17. Key Words:

Bicycle, pedestrian, travel demand, forecasting methods, estimate.

18. Distribution Statement

No restrictions. This document is available to the public through the National Technical Information Services, Springfield, VA 22161

9. Security Classif. (of this report)

Unclassified

20. Security Classif. (of this page)

Unclassified

21. No. of Pages 22. Price
Form DOT F 1700.7 (8-72) Reproduction of form and completed page is authorized

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 Introduction

  • 1.1 Overview
  • 1.2 Purpose of the Guidebook
  • 1.3 Research Methodology
  • 1.4 Overview of Methods

2.0 Documentation of Methods

3.0 Bibliography

4.0 Contacts Made

  • 4.1 Consulting Firms
  • 4.2 Countries
  • 4.3 Research Institutions
  • 4.4 Other Organizations
  • 4.5 Public Agencies in These Locations
  • 4.6 Individuals
  • 4.7 E-Mail Lists

 

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