Investigating theoretical development for integrated transport and land use modelling systems

Abstract

A lack of integration in transport and land use modelling systems has been a major handicap for strategic planning operations in many cities; hence there is a need for a more interactive, flexible and accurate system that can meet various sustainable planning objectives. This chapter discusses the theoretical development of the relationship between transport and land use models. Previous practices show that a combination of bid-rent theory and random utility theory would provide mutual benefits for transport and land use models. Bid-rent models provide the location of activities with households and firms, which helps the estimation of random utility mode choice models in transport models. In turn, the output of transport models can be used to measure accessibility in land use models. This chapter also highlights the importance of using data base manager to include Revealed Preference data, Stated Preference data and Bluetooth data. Two current practices in Adelaide and Perth are analyzed. The application of a combined bid-rent theory and utility function theory are proposed for future empirical studies.