8.1. Overview

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does trip generation refer to?

   Hint

   Think about the starting point of a trip.

2. 2.

   Define trip distribution.

   Hint

   Consider where the trips go.

3. 3.

   What is trip generation?

   • A method to allocate trips
   • Counting trips produced
   • A type of model

   Hint

   Think about the starting point of every trip.

4. 4.

   True or False: The gravity model only relies on the distance between zones.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what factors influence travel decisions.

5. 5.

   Design a trip distribution model for a new urban area considering both population density and distance.

   Hint

   What factors will influence both generation and destination choices?

6. 6.

   Analyze how changes in zoning laws could affect trip distribution patterns in a city.

   Hint

   Consider how zoning impacts commercial and residential areas.