Statewide and Megaregional Travel Forecasting Models: Freight and Passenger (2017) / Chapter Skim
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Summary Statewide and megaregion travel demand models are used to help formulate plans and policies, evaluate and prioritize projects and programs, and assess the economic and social impacts of major transportation investments. They are used in 39 states today, compared with the 19 states documented as using them in a similar synthesis a decade ago.
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2 • There is a wide diversity of demands placed upon such models. They range from high-level planning analyses such as statewide transportation plans and project prioritization to detailed analyses of specific projects in rural areas, with most encompassing freight as well as person travel.
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3 and increases their reliance on consultants. Some states, such as Ohio and Oregon, have overcome this problem.
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