MODELS OF RECREATIONAL TRAFFIC IN RURAL AREAS

Congestion on roads leading to and within popular scenic areas has prompted research into mathematical models of recreational traffic. These techniques are intended to provide better information for the design of road improvements, traffic management schemes and facilities for outdoor recreation. In this report existing modelling techniques which conform to the established structure of trip generation, trip distribution and traffic assignment are reviewed. Direct demand modelling and systems simulation are also explored as alterntives. Discussion of the alternative structures for a recreational traffic model and recommendations for further research are given in the concluding section. /Author/

• Corporate Authors:

  Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)

  Wokingham, Berkshire  United Kingdom 
• Authors:
  • MILES, J C
  • SMITH, N
• Publication Date: 1977

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 28 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Highway design; Highway traffic control; Mathematical models; Recreation; Rural areas; Traffic assignment; Traffic congestion; Trip distribution; Trip generation
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00164081
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: TRRL Supp Rpt. 301
• Files: TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Nov 9 1977 12:00AM