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Factors Influencing Mode Choice For Intercity Travel From Northern New England To Major Northeastern Cities, Sean Patrick Neely
Factors Influencing Mode Choice For Intercity Travel From Northern New England To Major Northeastern Cities, Sean Patrick Neely
Graduate College Dissertations and Theses
Long-distance and intercity travel generally make up a small portion of the total number of trips taken by an individual, while representing a large portion of aggregate distance traveled on the transportation system. While some research exists on intercity travel behavior between large metropolitan centers, this thesis addresses a need for more research on travel behavior between non-metropolitan areas and large metropolitan centers. This research specifically considers travel from home locations in northern New England, going to Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. These trips are important for quality of life, multimodal planning, and rural economies. This research …