Assessment of Local Models and Tools for Analyzing Smart Growth Strategies

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There is a growing interest in California in "smart-growth" land- use and transportation strategies designed to provide mobility options and reduce demand on automobile-oriented facilities. This study focuses on models and tools available for use by cities and counties in California for assessing the potential effects of smart-growth strategies.

The majority of regional agencies and local jurisdictions in California currently use a version of the Urban Transportation Modeling System (UTMS), commonly referred to as the "four-step travel demand model." This study provides a review of the steps in the UTMS process to identify where sensitivity to smart-growth strategies may be limited during the modeling process, and suggests ways that improvements could be made.

The report includes a discussinon of the full range of model development and application issues and some guidance on network development.

Publication Date: Jul 1, 2007

Keywords

Case Sutdies-MPO; Comprehensive Regional Studies; Decisions on Approach; General Role of Modeling; Land Use and Transportation Models; Networks; Case Studies-Statewide; Case Sutdies-MPO

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Contributed By: Julie Dunbar

Contributed Date: Jan 5, 2011

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