Emerging Travel Behavior Insights From National Surveys and Count Data

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• Creators:
  Polzin, Steven E. ; Batur, Irfan ; Pendyala, Ram M.
• Corporate Creators:
  Arizona State University. School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment
• Corporate Contributors:
  National Center for Understanding Future Travel Behavior and Demand (TBD) ; United States. Department of Transportation. University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program ; United States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  Computer Online Services Consumer Behavior Data Analysis Demographics Expenditures Mobility Applications Mode Choice National Travel Surveys Public Transit Telecommuting Transportation System Management Travel Behavior Travel Demand Travel Surveys Trip-making Patterns Trip Purpose

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• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Edition:
  Final Report, 2023-2025
• Corporate Publisher:
  United States. Department of Transportation. University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program
• Abstract:
  The early 21st century to the present is a pivotal era in the study of travel behavior and time use. This two-decade period has witnessed not only incremental adjustments but also transformative shifts in how individuals allocate their time across various activities and make travel-related decisions within their time and monetary constraints. These shifts are not isolated phenomena; they are deeply intertwined with broader, multidimensional changes driven by factors such as the widespread adoption of Internet and Communication Technologies (leading to innovations in mobility services and online substitutes for many in-person activities) and shifts in demographics and cultural norms. Overall, this period of change holds profound implications for transportation planning and policy development. This multi-stage project aims to navigate this complex terrain to shed light on the trends in time, travel, transit, telework, and treasure (T5) during this period. The project primarily utilizes data from the American Community Survey (ACS), the American Time Use Survey (ATUS), and the Consumer Expenditure Survey (CES), along with insights from field counts and travel estimates, to analyze these trends. Understanding these trends is crucial for effectively addressing current and future challenges and seizing opportunities in transportation management, economic resilience, and societal wellbeing.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  69A3552344815 ; 69A3552348320
• Collection(s):
  University Transportation Centers
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