Micro-simulation of individual space-time behavior in urban environments: a new model and first experience
| publication year: | 2007 |
| full reference: | Arentze, T.A., Ettema, D.F. and Timmermans, H.J.P. 2007. "Micro-simulation of individual space-time behavior in urban environments: a new model and first experience." In A.N.R. Silva, da, A.N.R. Silva, da, L.C.L. Souza, de, L.C.L. Souza, de, A.N.R. Silva, da and L.C.L. Souza, de(eds.): Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Computers in Urban Planning and Urban Management (CUPUM 2007) 11-13 July 2007, Iguassu Falls, Brasil. São Carlos: EESC/USP. |
| In this paper we propose a model to simulate activity-travel choice of individuals for a multi-week period, taking within-household interactions into account. The model is based on the needs-based framework that we developed in earlier work. This framework is based on the assumption that underlying the activities that individuals conduct in space and time is a limited set of universal needs. We show how this model can be specified and applied specifically to assess the utility individuals derive from their activities given long-term decisions of the household such as residential location, availability of transportation means and working hours. Thus, the model can be used as a component of a system for predicting long-term mobility decisions of households and impacts of these decisions on activity-travel behavior. We discuss results of simulations that illustrate the working and performance of the model. | |
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