Travel Behaviour Research: The Leading Edge - Hardcover

Hensher, D.A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0080439241 ISBN 13: 9780080439242

Publisher: Emerald Publishing, 2001

Synopsis

Developments in methodology and applications in travel behaviour research continue to diversify to capture the growing complexity of human travel activity and coping strategies. The random utility theory (RUM) paradigm on which many econometric and empirical studies have been based since the mid-1970's has been challenged by the bounded utility maximisation or satisficing paradigm. More recently, the rules-based paradigm from psychology has attracted considerable interest and shows signs of offering a serious 'alternative' paradigm to RUM. This book highlights the competition between these ideas and shows how the rules-based paradigm has opened up opportunities to reflect the activity-based decision-making process. In six specially commissioned resource papers - including one by Nobel laureate Daniel McFadden - it describes the state of the art in travel behaviour research, from the fundamentals of data collection to the frontiers of e-commerce. The next 14 chapters then set out a series of research directions for ongoing inquiry. Thirty-three further chapters then offer detailed leading edge contributions within seven themes: methodological developments in choice analysis; longitudinal perspectives in choice modelling; incorporating schedules, uncertainty and reliability; challenges facing micro-simulation; integrated transport planning models; driver information and route choice; and data structures. Based on research presented at the Ninth International Conference of the International Association for Travel Behaviour Research (IATBR), this volume captures major developments in the field since the publication of the last IATBR volume in 1998, and will therefore be of value to all researchers and practitioners needing to keep abreast of current work on travel behaviour.

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John Dinwoodie, University of Plymouth
..." much of this material is addictive. Each paper merits serious attention and offers a truly leading edge perspective. A lucid introduction ... a masterly review ... Ýworkshops on methodology¨ posed many rich and provocative questions ... a comprehensive summary of Ývarious types of¨ models ... Fascinating accounts if econometric issues ... For any self styled travel behaviour researcher it is a must, providing excellent and comprehensive coverage. For most novices, the sheer breadth of coverage should be sufficient to stimulate interest on several fronts. ... this volume can rightly and proudly claim to present the leading edge, relevant to a broad range of professionals."
Journal of Transport Geography, Vol 11

John Dinwoodie, University of Plymouth
.,." much of this material is addictive. Each paper merits serious attention and offers a truly leading edge perspective. A lucid introduction ... a masterly review ... [workshops on methodology] posed many rich and provocative questions ... a comprehensive summary of [various types of] models ... Fascinating accounts if econometric issues ... For any self styled travel behaviour researcher it is a must, providing excellent and comprehensive coverage. For most novices, the sheer breadth of coverage should be sufficient to stimulate interest on several fronts. ... this volume can rightly and proudly claim to present the leading edge, relevant to a broad range of professionals."
Journal of Transport Geography, Vol 11

John Dinwoodie, University of Plymouth
, .." much of this material is addictive . Each paper merits serious attention and offers a truly leading edge perspective . A lucid introduction ... a masterly review ... [workshops on methodology] posed many rich and provocative questions ... a comprehensive summary of [various types of] models ... Fascinating accounts if econometric issues ... For any self styled travel behaviour researcher it is a must, providing excellent and comprehensive coverage. For most novices, the sheer breadth of coverage should be sufficient to stimulate interest on several fronts. ... this volume can rightly and proudly claim to present the leading edge, relevant to a broad range of professionals."
Journal of Transport Geography, Vol 11

John Dinwoodie, University of Plymouth
, .." much of this material is addictive. Each paper merits serious attention and offers a truly leading edge perspective. A lucid introduction ... a masterly review ... [workshops on methodology] posed many rich and provocative questions ... a comprehensive summary of [various types of] models ... Fascinating accounts if econometric issues ... For any self styled travel behaviour researcher it is a must, providing excellent and comprehensive coverage. For most novices, the sheer breadth of coverage should be sufficient to stimulate interest on several fronts. ... this volume can rightly and proudly claim to present the leading edge, relevant to a broad range of professionals."
Journal of Transport Geography, Vol 11

John Dinwoodie, University of Plymouth
., ." much of this material is addictive. Each paper merits serious attention and offers a truly leading edge perspective. A lucid introduction ... a masterly review ... [workshops on methodology] posed many rich and provocative questions ... a comprehensive summary of [various types of] models ... Fascinating accounts if econometric issues ... For any self styled travel behaviour researcher it is a must, providing excellent and comprehensive coverage. For most novices, the sheer breadth of coverage should be sufficient to stimulate interest on several fronts. ... this volume can rightly and proudly claim to present the leading edge, relevant to a broad range of professionals."
Journal of Transport Geography, Vol 11

About this edition

• Publisher: Emerald Publishing
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0080439241
• ISBN 13: 9780080439242
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 940