THE STANDARD TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MODEL

This will describe the Standard Transportation Model (STM) and enumerate its major components. It will subjectively assess the model, as currently implemented, for accuracy. It will address recent and prospective improvements in modeling practice and accuracy. Finally, it will briefly touch upon the use and influence of the model in policy making. The STM is frequently referred to as a 4 step model; the steps being Trip Generation, Trip Distribution, Mode Split and Trip Assignment.

• Corporate Authors:

  RAND Corporation

  1776 Main Street, P.O. Box 2138
  Santa Monica, CA  United States  90407-2138
• Authors:
  • Markovich, M
• Publication Date: 1994-2

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: 8 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Demand; Forecasting; Mode choice; Network analysis (Planning); Traffic speed; Transportation planning; Trip distribution; Trip generation
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00782518
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: DRU-643-RC
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 31 2000 12:00AM