THE IMPACT OF METRORAIL ON TRIP MAKING BY NEARBY RESIDENTS: THE VAN NESS CASE STUDY

This report analyzes the effects of a rail extension on travel by residents of a close-in Washington community for both work and non-work travel. Expected results based on transportation models are stated and the findings discussed in relation to them. A paired comparison is made possible by two separate interviews of the same individuals. Significant increases were found in transit use for both work and certain categories of non-work trips. No change was found in daily trip generation rates. Interpretations for these findings are presented.

• Corporate Authors:

  Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments

  1875 Eye Street, NW, Suite 200
  Washington, DC  United States  20006
• Authors:
  • Dunphy, R T
• Publication Date: 1984-1

Media Info

• Pagination: 39 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Before and after studies; Data collection; Line extensions (Rail transit); Mathematical models; Rapid transit; Ridership; Surveys; Travel patterns; Work trips
• Identifier Terms: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
• Subject Areas: Public Transportation; Society;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00386303
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 30 1984 12:00AM