Reference no: EM1380977

Spatial and temporal analysis of travel patterns of no-car households

Perth (west Australia) is a low population density city. Majority households are heavily depending on the automobile travel mode. However, some vulnerable groups such as households without a car could face difficulties in accessing certain services, events or activities by public transport. The aim of this study is to conduct a spatial and temporal analysis to understand the travel patterns of no-car households. The data collected from Perth and Regions Travel Survey from 2002-2006, a survey of day to day travel, were used to for detailed analysis. The objectives of study are:

1. Develop a spatial and temporal database of daily activities of no-car households;

2. Visualise daily activities of no-car households using Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies;

3. Develop a comparison study of daily activities of no-car households between different groups such as different income groups, different age groups and different ethnic groups and people living near or not near public transport.

4. Identify spatial gaps in public transport supply based on social needs of no-car household owners.

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