Travel and Activity Choices for Transit Travelers at Terminals with Dynamic Information Provision

Abstract

This study explores the impacts of providing dynamic information on travelers\' behavior and the induced demand for terminal-surrounding activities. A nested logit model was used to identify the important factors, and a questionnaire was designed to explore the preference of travelers regarding activities and travel choices. Adopting dynamic information was found to have a significant influence on travel decisions. The results show that an increased duration of activity participation may accompany an alteration of departure time or mode choice. The results also show that the use of dynamic information for travelers is related to induced activity participation and travelers\' socioeconomic characteristics. The content of the dynamic information should be designed in accordance with the preference of travelers to encourage travelers participating in terminal-surrounding activities.