Determinants of Per Capita Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT): The Case of California

Authors

  • Mintesnot Woldeamanuel California State University, Northridge
  • Andrew Kent University of California, Irvine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5399/osu/jtrf.53.3.4240

Abstract

This study uses multivariate regression to isolate determinants of per capita VMT in California from the National Household Travel Survey (NHTS), as well as a Chow Test to identify structural change between the 2001 and 2009 NHTS. Results across the 2001 and 2009 NHTS data sets indicate certain determinant variables have emerged over time and others have changed in strength of impact. Our findings support mixed methods VMT reduction strategies to achieve near- and long- term GHG targets.

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Published

2014-09-01

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