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Explore travel patterns across the U.S. using 2001 National Household Travel Survey data on daily and long-distance trips. Gain insights into trip segments and destination preferences.
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Travel Patterns in the U.S. – Results from the 2001 National Household Travel Survey Jeffery L. Memmott jeffery.memmott@bts.gov Bureau of Transportation Statistics U.S. Department of Transportation
2001 National Household Transportation Survey • A national survey of 60,000 individuals in 26,000 households • Data collected from March 2001 to May 2002 • Data collected for both Daily and Long-Distance Trips • Weighted responses Bureau of Transportation Statistics U.S. Department of Transportation
NHTS Long-Distance Trips • Trips over 50 miles to farthest destination • Data collected for all trips during a specific 4-week period • Each trip includes all segments of the trip, originating and ending at home Bureau of Transportation Statistics U.S. Department of Transportation
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NHTS Daily Trips • Data collected for all trips on one specified day • Travel made from one address to another is reported as a separate trip Bureau of Transportation Statistics U.S. Department of Transportation
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Bureau of Transportation Statistics U.S. Department of Transportation
Bureau of Transportation Statistics U.S. Department of Transportation
Bureau of Transportation Statistics U.S. Department of Transportation
Bureau of Transportation Statistics U.S. Department of Transportation
Bureau of Transportation Statistics U.S. Department of Transportation
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Conclusion • The 2001 NHTS survey is a good source to analyze national travel patterns • The sample is not large enough to look at specific geographic areas • Limited potential in developing trends over time when used with previous surveys Bureau of Transportation Statistics U.S. Department of Transportation