A new algorithm for mode detection in travel surveys: Mobile technologies for activity-travel data collection and analysis

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Contributors

  • Birgit Kohla - , University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (Author)
  • Regine Gerike - , University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (Author)
  • Reinhard Hössinger - , University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (Author)
  • Michael Meschik - , University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (Author)
  • Gerd Sammer - , University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (Author)
  • Wiebke Unbehaun - , University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (Author)

Abstract

New technologies offer various opportunities for advancing travel surveys. This chapter presents a new approach for automated identification of trip stages and travel modes as the core outcome from travel surveys and a key requirement for subsequent steps, such as the automated assignment of trips. Mode prediction of eight modes of transport is realized by two multinomial logistic regression models, based on only nine features from GPS and acceleration data. The algorithm achieved an overall detection rate of 79 percent. The authors found that motorcycle and moped, railway, bicycle, and pedestrian obtained better results, whereas urban public transport caused some difficulties in detection. 2014 by IGI Global. All rights reserved.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMobile Technologies for Activity-Travel Data Collection and Analysis
EditorsSoora Rasouli, Harry Timmermans
PublisherIGI Global
Pages134-151
Number of pages18
ISBN (electronic)9781466661714
ISBN (print)1466661704, 9781466661707
Publication statusPublished - 30 Jun 2014
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes