A structural model of mode-activity choice: The case of commuter rail in a medium-size metropolitan area |
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| Authors: | Ryoichi Sakano Julian Benjamin |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Economics and Finance, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC, USA;2. Department of Marketing, Transportation and Supply Chain, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC, USA |
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| Abstract: | Commuters in a medium size city may change how they travel from day to day during the week. A structural equations model is developed to examine commuter’s planning decisions about activities and modes during a work day. The model is applied to the problem of selecting commuter rail in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. On a typical weekday, a commuter’s mode choice is affected by activities at the destination. However, when the commuter is faced with a mix of travel modes over time, the mode choice becomes a significant predictor of non-work/school activities. |
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