CAR OWNERSHIP AND MODAL USE: AN ANALYSIS OF SOME CENSUS DATA FOR A METROPOLITAN AREA

In an attempt to evaluate the reasons for modal split, the author attempts to extend the scope of investigations through an examination of different modes. In particular, a differentiation is made between rail and bus as public transport modes. A study is made of significant relationships between levels of car ownership and the use of particular transport modes for the journey to work. The possible reasons for such relationships are discussed. The data set used is the 1971 census of population, the work being restricted to the work journey in the greater Manchester area. The study is intended as a pilot study for a larger, similar, study that might be carried out in the 1981 census of population. Conclusions discuss the effect of car ownership levels on the demand for bus services. (TRRL)

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/00410683
• Corporate Authors:

  Printerhall Limited

  29 Newmart Street
  London W1P 3PE,   England 
• Authors:
  • Banister, C E
• Publication Date: 1981-7

Media Info

• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 396-397
• Serial:
  • Traffic Engineering & Control
  • Volume: 22
  • Issue Number: 7
  • Publisher: Hemming Group, Limited
  • ISSN: 0041-0683
  • Serial URL: http://www.tecmagazine.com/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automobile ownership; Automobiles; Bus transit; Buses; Census; Data analysis; Demand; Mathematical analysis; Metropolitan areas; Modal split; Motor vehicles; Ownership; Railroad transportation; Urban areas; Work trips
• Old TRIS Terms: Bus transportation (Intracity)
• ITRD Terms: 1272: Bus; 1243: Car; 285: Demand (econ); 621: Journey to work; 675: Modal split; 1173: Rail bound transport; 313: Urban area; 315: Vehicle ownership
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Railroads; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00345659
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 29 1982 12:00AM