THRESHOLDS AND SPATIAL ANALYSIS MODELS. CIVIL ENGINEERING WORKING PAPER

This paper introduces the concept of thresholds of satisfaction and shows how they have been used and estimated in the field of spatial analysis. It then presents a land use model based on the concept. The model provides the basis for investigating the impact of changes in transport technology on urban growth. A review of research, into the existence of thresholds, indicates that in many situations the incorporation of thresholds results in an improvement in model performance and hence understanding of the choice process. The application of a threshold model, of location choice, to particular urban issues indicates that the ever increasing vehicle speed resulting from the introduction of new transport technologies tends to increase segregation and dispersion of the urban population. (TRRL)

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  Monash University

  Wellington Road
  Clayton, Victoria  Australia  3800
• Authors:
  • YOUNG, W
• Publication Date: 1985-11

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 28 p.
• Serial:
  • Publication of: Monash University, Australia
  • Issue Number: 86/1
  • Publisher: Monash University
  • ISSN: 1445-4467

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Accessibility; Land use; Location; Mathematical models; Residential areas; Technology assessment; Transportation planning; Urban growth
• Uncontrolled Terms: Segregation
• ITRD Terms: 9139: Accessibility; 2248: Decision process; 698: Journey; 356: Land use; 9061: Location; 6473: Mathematical model; 307: Residential area; 9072: Selection; 3855: Technology; 9078: Theory; 1155: Transport; 374: Urban development
• Subject Areas: Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00458683
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Report/Paper Numbers: 85/13
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 30 1987 12:00AM