2007 Volume 7 Pages 1433-1445
Modeling for the transport disadvantaged (TD) is relatively new subject since the 2000’s. The study aimed to discuss the simulation results of what the required transportation needs would be when also presumed suppressed demand of the TD are added. The underlying assumption is that the travel conditions of those TD groups must be equated to the “normal” demand, called full release. Based on the modeling approach for the TD, this task of equity could be realized elaborating special case of the elderly and disabled groups with some interesting results such as slightly increased costs, traffic and congestion, knowing also their locations. As of early virtual results, it is concluded that, for full release of suppressed trips (about 5%), local governments must be ready for extra financial burdens, which require a coordination effort both to standardize the TD and to reduce incurring costs on the operators.
