Development of a Time-Dependent, Audio-Visual, Stated-Choice Method of Data Collection of Hurricane Evacuation Behavior
Revealed preference is the traditional method to collect hurricane evacuation behavior data. However, revealed preference surveys have the disadvantage that they are unable to collect time-sensitive and policy-sensitive data needed to test evacuation policies. In contrast, data collected from time-dependent, audio-visual, stated-choice surveys allow researchers to collect not only time-sensitive and policy-sensitive data but also information that will allow testing potential new evacuation policies. However, no research has been conducted to establish the methodology of such surveys. To fill the gap, this study is aimed at developing a new time-dependent, audio-visual, stated-choice method to collect evacuation behavior data. To achieve the objective, nine animations of hypothetical storms were developed based on recent hurricane history. To test the new methodology and its effectiveness, data was collected using both the methods, for new and traditional methods, in New Orleans and surrounding parishes. In a new method survey respondents had to watch the animations and answer questions related to their intended behavior while in the traditional method they reported on their behavior in a recent storm, hurricane Gustav. Preliminary results indicate that the new stated-choice method is easy to use and effective in collecting time-sensitive and policy-sensitive data. The new method appears to have the potential of evolving into a survey instrument that can be used by researchers and practitioners working in hurricane evacuation area.
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Supplemental Notes:
- Abstract reprinted with permission from Taylor & Francis.
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Authors:
- Gudishala, Ravindra
- Wilmot, Chester
- Publication Date: 2010
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Print
- Features: Figures; Maps; References; Tables;
- Pagination: pp 171-183
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Serial:
- Journal of Transportation Safety & Security
- Volume: 2
- Issue Number: 2
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis
- ISSN: 1943-9962
- EISSN: 1943-9970
- Serial URL: http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/utss20#.U2qTJPldWCm
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Data collection; Disaster preparedness; Disasters and emergency operations; Evacuation; Hazards and emergency operations; Hurricanes; Policy making; Revealed preferences; Stated preferences; Time dependence; Travel surveys
- Subject Areas: Planning and Forecasting; Security and Emergencies; Transportation (General); I20: Design and Planning of Transport Infrastructure;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01163033
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Jul 19 2010 11:34AM