تولید سفرهای درون شهری و تاثیرپذیری از تنوع کاربری زمین، نمونه موردی چهار محدوده مسکونی در شهر شیراز

  Trip generation and its relationship with land use diversity: Case studies of four urban districts in Shiraz metropolitan area     A. Soltani, T. Saghapoor, H. Izadi, A. Pakshir   Received: May 08, 2011/ Accepted: November 13, 2011, 1-4 P   Extended abstract   1-Introduction   This paper attempts to discover the differences existing among case study areas in terms of trip generation despite the varied physical attributes among them. The research hypotheses include: first, there is a significan difference in trip generation per capita (inter-zonal and intra-zonal trips) among the case study areas. Secondly, there is a linear correlation between land use diversity and trip generation. Thirdly, socio-economic charactristics are associated with trip genertation. Travel diary data of four urban districts of Shiraz metropolitan-were collected through questionnaire survey of totally 455 individuals - to examine the link between trip generation and land use patterns at a community level.    The research focused on the potential role of socio economic, spatial and traffic factors in reducing extra-zonal trips.   The case study areas included two urban districts located whithin Region 1 (Molasadra and Ferdousi), and two of Region 4 (Ghodousi and Ghadamgah). Regions 1 and 4 are important parts of Shiraz Metropolitan which are located on north and west of Shiraz respectively. These districts were selected based on the differences existed in socio-economic and physical attrributes. For this reason, two indices including median household income level and land use mix entropy were applied.     2- Theoretical bases   The location of activities and distribution of land uses may have a great influence on travel behavior. In this way, land use mixing policy may be used as a practical solution in order to reducing traffic congestion. Since travel demand is derived from the distribution of main land uses and activities including job location, educational centers, recreational sites or public service areas, thus reducing travel demand through applying land use policies are recommended.     3– Discussion   Trip generation at local level is affected by household charactristics however, its inter-zonal and intra-zonal patterns are different. Trip destination choosing is influenced by household requirements. Households with greater number of adults and students try to choose their travel destination out of zone area, while thoes households with more school students and children are intersted to achieve their daily needs whithin the zone. In the other words, facilities whithin zone border are supportive for some limited requirements. On the other hand, having a vehicle available encourages higher trip generation. It was found no significant correlation between trip generation and some social factors such as individual income, household’s head income, education and number of employees. The number of inter-zonal and intra-zonal trips is affected by the presence of non-residential activities as well as land use diversity. The higher the share of non-residential activities, the higher the inter-zonal trip generation is. In fact, having accessibility to varied local services and facilities can discourage making long trips, while local trips are expected to increase.     4– Conclusion   A comparative description and the results of statistical analysis including analysis of variance and bivariate linear correlation indicated that there is a functional relationship between land use diversity and the volume of urban travel as either intra-zonal or extra-zonal. 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