APPLICATION OF MANUAL TECHNIQUES FOR TRAVEL-DEMAND ESTIMATION

Manual techniques can be valuable in many aspects of transportation planning, especially for small and medium-sized cities. To effectively use these techniques, the planner must be aware of the procedures, assumptions, and, consequently, the utility of the outcome. The use of sensitivity surfaces often facilitates the planning product. This paper describes the use of manual techniques for travel-demand estimation through two scenarios, a site analysis in Boise, Idaho, and a corridor analysis in Columbus, Ohio. The quick-response advantage of manual techniques is emphasized. (Author)

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  • This paper appeared in TRB Special Report 187, Transportation Planning for Small and Medium-Sized Communities, Proceedings of a Workshop sponsored by UMTA and FHWA, conducted by TRB, Sarasota, Florida, 3-6 December 1978. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.
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• Authors:
  • Carter, Maurice M
• Conference:
  • Workshop on Transportation Planning for Small and Medium-Sized Communities
  • Location: Sarasota Florida, United States
  • Date: 1978-12-3 to 1978-12-6
• Publication Date: 1980

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: References;
• Pagination: pp 81-83
• Monograph Title: TRANSPORTATION PLANNING FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED COMMUNITIES. PROCEEDINGS OF A WORKSHOP
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Board Special Report
  • Issue Number: 187
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0360-859X

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Forecasting; Medium sized cities; Small cities; Transportation corridors; Transportation planning; Travel demand; Urban transportation
• Subject Areas: Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00311234
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
• Created Date: Jul 22 1981 12:00AM