FEASIBILITY OF DEMAND INCENTIVES FOR NON-MOTORIZED TRAVEL

This report examines the potential of various strategies for increasing the use of walking and bicycling for untilitarian purposes. The analysis is based on extensive attitudinal surveys conducted in five locations across the U.S. Perception models are developed to identify underlying consumer perception of the transportation services offered by walking, bicycling, auto and transit. Subsequently, preference models are developed to identify the relative importance of each underlying dimension. Comsumers' preferences are compared to their actual choice. Costs and benefits of improving the infrastructure for walking and bicycling are identified, and a methodology for their estimation is presented. (FHWA)

• Corporate Authors:

  Barton-Aschman Associates, Incorporated

  1610 South 6th Street
  Minneapolis, MN  United States  55454

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Robinson, F O
• Publication Date: 1981-4

Media Info

• Pagination: 231 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Attitudes; Automobiles; Benefits; Bicycles; Choice models; Consumer behavior; Consumer preferences; Consumers; Costs; Data collection; Estimates; Feasibility analysis; Incentives; Infrastructure; Mathematical models; Perception; Public transit; Surveys; Travel demand; Walking
• Uncontrolled Terms: Models
• Subject Areas: Finance; Highways; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Society; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00341587
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-RD-80- 48 Final Rpt., FCP 31E3-042
• Contract Numbers: DOT-OS-60183
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Nov 23 1981 12:00AM