USING STATED-PREFERENCE METHODS TO EXAMINE TRAVELLER PREFERENCES AND RESPONSES

The stated preference (SP) methods used in transport research refer to a broad class of methods based on the study of individuals' responses in hypothetical contexts consisting of one of more travel alternatives typically defined in terms of combinations of levels of attributes. This chapter traces the development of SP methods in transport research, discusses some important recent developments in both the application and methodology of SP studies and highlights key research directions for the future. Issues discussed include a) the valuation of attributes, b) the derivation of preferred transport packages and c) the estimation of travel behaviour responses. Recent developments include a) the development of choice-oriented decision tasks, b) the combination of SP, RP and attitudinal data, c) developments in design procedures and d) the use of computer-based interviewing. For the covering abstract see IRRD 888414.

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• Authors:
  • Polak, J
  • Jones, P
• Publication Date: 1997

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 177-207
• Serial:
  • UNDERSTANDING TRAVEL BEHAVIOUR IN AN ERA OF CHANGE
  • Publisher: Elsevier

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Behavior; Conferences; Decision making; Elasticity (Mechanics); Interviewing; Passengers; Transportation modes; Travel
• Uncontrolled Terms: Selection
• ITRD Terms: 9001: Behaviour; 8525: Conference; 2248: Decision process; 5912: Elasticity; 9147: Interview; 698: Journey; 9072: Selection; 1145: Transport mode; 1715: Vehicle occupant
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Passenger Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Society;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00738221
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• ISBN: 0-08-042390-6
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Jul 30 1997 12:00AM