Title: Examining Trip Generation and Pedestrian Behavior in Washington, D.C.
Abstract: Many factors influence travel in general – geography, socio-demographic and attitudes toward travel. In this paper, the author explores the effects of demographic characteristics on travel behavior in Washington D.C. Using 2009 National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) data, the author examines overall trip generation and investigate pedestrian behavior using race, income and age demographics. She also compares U.S. Census data and the NHTS sample coverage for the District and make inferences regarding overall transportation mode choice. Using single-factor analysis of variance, she examines the effect of demographics on trip generation, pedestrian distance and trip duration. Additional analysis is provided to form a deeper understanding of the statistical findings relating to race, income and age. This research determines that whites, those from high-income households and middle-aged respondents make more trips than non-whites, lower income households and younger age groups. Contrary to planning literature, for pedestrian trips, the data supports that whites travel farther distances than non-whites. Similarly, the data suggests that non-whites and respondents from middle-income households take longer walking trips. Income and age did not affect pedestrian travel distances with statistical significance.
Publication Year: 2012
Publication Date: 2012-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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