Chicago Area Transportation Study, Vol. 2: Final Report in Three Parts; Data Projections, July 1960; Study Conducted Under the Sponsorship of State of Illinois (Classic Reprint)

This final report presents data projections, land-use forecasts, and travel-demand analysis conducted under state sponsorship. It covers population and economic growth, estimated land use in 1980, future trip making, mode of travel, and overall travel demand for the Chicago study region. The work blends historical trends with foreseen changes in central areas, residential and manufacturing land, and transportation facilities.

Readers will get a clear view of the methods used to forecast trips, the role of mass transportation in central areas, and how floor space and residential development could influence future traffic patterns. The report emphasizes careful consideration of forecast reliability and the impact of shifting land uses on travel behavior.

• How historical trends shape forecasts for population, income, and vehicle demand.


• The procedure for predicting land use and its effect on trips and transportation needs.


• Analysis of central area dynamics, including the balance between transit and auto travel.


• Approaches to distributing forecast trips across land uses and zones.

Ideal for readers of urban planning history, transportation research, and policy makers interested in mid-20th-century forecasting methods.