Recommended Citation
Verma, R., Luo, H., Deodhar, S., Ka, E., Chahine, R., Natu, P., Malhotra, H., & Polisetty, V., Thakkar, D. J., Ukkusuri, S. V., Cai, H., Dunlop, S. R., Iyer, A. V., & Gkritza, K. (2023). Forecasting shifts in Hoosiers’ travel demand and behavior (Joint Transportation Research Program Publication No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2023/28). West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317685
DOI
10.5703/1288284317685
Abstract
The changing landscape of transportation technology and traveler behavior, accelerated by recent events like COVID-19, has led to significant shifts in travel demand and vehicle miles traveled in Indiana. This study seeks to understand the long-term implications of these changes and their potential impact on passenger, freight, and micro-mobility movements across the state. To achieve this objective, this project focused on forecasting future transportation demand conditions and carrying out long-range scenario planning by accomplishing four tasks: forecasting travel demand shifts based on location-based data, evaluating medium-term inter- and intra-urban transportation demand shifts, forecasting county-level industry shifts using scenario-based growth models, and providing recommendations and guidance to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) based on the study results. Results offer improved planning for infrastructure investments and operations, the incorporation of emerging technologies into transportation planning processes, and an enhanced understanding of passenger and freight movements at the statewide and regional levels. Deliverables from this study include valuable tools and models that can help INDOT navigate potential transportation system changes and accommodate the evolving needs of the future.
Report Number
FHWA/IN/JTRP-2023/28
Keywords
travel demand, transport planning, travel behavior, large-scale data, freight, e-commerce
SPR Number
4608
Performing Organization
Joint Transportation Research Program
Sponsoring Organization
Indiana Department of Transportation
Publisher Place
West Lafayette, Indiana
Date of this Version
2023