Multi-modal Travel Simulation and Travel Behavior Analysis: Case Study in Shanghai

This study aims to investigate the multi-modal travel behavior and obtain quantitative results for various indicators by building an eqasim/MATSim model, using Shanghai as the study area. Travel demand is mainly generated using mobile phone signaling data. For each mode, a travel cost model is formu...

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Main Authors: Yue Hu, Chao Yang, Kay W Axhausen
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Published: Tsinghua University Press 2024-03-01
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Online Access:https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.26599/HTRD.2024.9480003
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description This study aims to investigate the multi-modal travel behavior and obtain quantitative results for various indicators by building an eqasim/MATSim model, using Shanghai as the study area. Travel demand is mainly generated using mobile phone signaling data. For each mode, a travel cost model is formulated. Additionally, an MNL (Multinomial Logit) model is integrated into eqasim through the DMC (Discrete Mode Choice) module. The results demonstrate that using mobile phone signaling data to generate travel demand yields a high-quality representation of travel demand. Users prefer public transport over cars when travel distances are similar. Furthermore, for longer-distance travel, the combined bus and subway mode significantly reduces walking distance, travel time, and travel costs. The spatial accessibility of public transport strongly depends on the availability and coverage of the public transport infrastructure. In areas where public transport services are limited, cars can complement public transport by providing accessibility to areas with scarce public transport options. From a transportation system perspective, car trips during rush hours are similar to public transport and biking, while walking is consistently used throughout the day due to the shortest travel time. Home-based trips, particularly commuting trips, have the highest share. Understanding these travel patterns is essential for optimizing transportation planning and effectively addressing peak-hour travel demand. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of using mobile phone signaling data for studying multi-modal travel behavior. The results provide valuable insights for transportation planners and policymakers in developing efficient and sustainable transportation systems that meet the preferences and needs of travelers.
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spelling doaj-art-c7c6c0fce2b44d95a2384cad12f52d0e2025-08-20T02:56:51ZengTsinghua University PressJournal of Highway and Transportation Research and Development2095-62152024-03-01181172610.26599/HTRD.2024.9480003Multi-modal Travel Simulation and Travel Behavior Analysis: Case Study in ShanghaiYue Hu0Chao Yang1Kay W Axhausen2The Key Laboratory of Road and Traffic Engineering, Ministry of Education, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, ChinaThe Key Laboratory of Road and Traffic Engineering, Ministry of Education, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, ChinaInstitute for Transport Planning and Systems, ETH Zurich, Zurich 8093, SwitzerlandThis study aims to investigate the multi-modal travel behavior and obtain quantitative results for various indicators by building an eqasim/MATSim model, using Shanghai as the study area. Travel demand is mainly generated using mobile phone signaling data. For each mode, a travel cost model is formulated. Additionally, an MNL (Multinomial Logit) model is integrated into eqasim through the DMC (Discrete Mode Choice) module. The results demonstrate that using mobile phone signaling data to generate travel demand yields a high-quality representation of travel demand. Users prefer public transport over cars when travel distances are similar. Furthermore, for longer-distance travel, the combined bus and subway mode significantly reduces walking distance, travel time, and travel costs. The spatial accessibility of public transport strongly depends on the availability and coverage of the public transport infrastructure. In areas where public transport services are limited, cars can complement public transport by providing accessibility to areas with scarce public transport options. From a transportation system perspective, car trips during rush hours are similar to public transport and biking, while walking is consistently used throughout the day due to the shortest travel time. Home-based trips, particularly commuting trips, have the highest share. Understanding these travel patterns is essential for optimizing transportation planning and effectively addressing peak-hour travel demand. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of using mobile phone signaling data for studying multi-modal travel behavior. The results provide valuable insights for transportation planners and policymakers in developing efficient and sustainable transportation systems that meet the preferences and needs of travelers.https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.26599/HTRD.2024.9480003traffic engineeringmulti-modal travelmobile phone signaling dataeqasim/matsim simulationmnl (multionmial logit) modeltravel behavior analysis
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Multi-modal Travel Simulation and Travel Behavior Analysis: Case Study in Shanghai
Journal of Highway and Transportation Research and Development
traffic engineering
multi-modal travel
mobile phone signaling data
eqasim/matsim simulation
mnl (multionmial logit) model
travel behavior analysis
title Multi-modal Travel Simulation and Travel Behavior Analysis: Case Study in Shanghai
title_full Multi-modal Travel Simulation and Travel Behavior Analysis: Case Study in Shanghai
title_fullStr Multi-modal Travel Simulation and Travel Behavior Analysis: Case Study in Shanghai
title_full_unstemmed Multi-modal Travel Simulation and Travel Behavior Analysis: Case Study in Shanghai
title_short Multi-modal Travel Simulation and Travel Behavior Analysis: Case Study in Shanghai
title_sort multi modal travel simulation and travel behavior analysis case study in shanghai
topic traffic engineering
multi-modal travel
mobile phone signaling data
eqasim/matsim simulation
mnl (multionmial logit) model
travel behavior analysis
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