Citation

Islam MN, Seneviratne PN, Kalakota KR. Transp. Res. Rec. 1995; 1509: 46-54.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences USA, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

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Abstract

The overall objective of this research was to provide potential users, particularly small municipalities, with a basis for selecting the travel demand analysis package best suited for evaluating traffic management alternatives during road closures. Four travel demand analysis packages (QRS II, System II, TRANPLAN, and MINUTP) were studied and rated with respect to 14 characteristics. Of the four software packages, the two top-rated packages were used to estimate traffic in a network. The performance of the two packages was evaluated on the basis of predictive accuracy, modeling deficiency, comprehensiveness, and compatibility with other software. It was found that both packages could be used to evaluate the impact of changes in network and zonal characteristics on travel demand. However, both packages are not developed to the extent that is needed to generate all the information needed to determine the alternative traffic management strategies. Thus, it is suggested that potential users specify the primary functions for which it is to be used before investing in a software package.

Language: en

Keywords

Evaluation; Traffic control; Management; Regional planning; Maintenance; Roads and streets; Repair