Global Positioning System as Data Collection Method for Travel Research

摘要: The technology of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) provides new ways for collecting information about travel behavior. When it is used in combination with an electronic diary, valuable high quality behavior becomes available. To learn the possibilities this technology, a pilot study involving 151 people was performed Netherlands. What makes unique monitoring all modes travel, not just by motorized vehicles. findings suggest that although possible to monitor modes, data differs among them. GPS device registered nearly car driver trips, compared half tram and train trips. trips are registered, public transport higher accuracy level than For specific respondents did use equipment because burden placed on them or lack time. This especially case walking, cycling, transport, shoppi...