How do local actions affect VMT? A critical review of the empirical evidence

摘要: Abstract In this paper, we present a discussion of the challenges for research on topic vehicle miles traveled. We then summarize and critique evidence from US association between 14 distinct factors Our results quantify how much traveled can be expected to change in response changes policy or land use factors, including residential density mix, as well specific transport policies programs such transit improvements, road pricing, aimed at changing people’s travel choices. Overall, though individual studies differ exact effect sizes, it is clear that local-level policymakers take actions are likely affect However, highlight gaps knowledge base time when decision makers local level being increasingly called upon action reduce Variation size based context interaction with related has been left largely unexplored. addition, experimental designs identify causal direction rare, appropriate data quantifies often lacking.