working paper

Toward a Dynamic Model of Individual Activity Pattern Formulation

Publication Date

July 1, 1981

Working Paper

UCI-ITS-WP-81-4, UCI-ITS-AS-WP-81-2

Abstract

This paper presents preliminary thoughts on the development of a theoretical model of complex travel/activity behavior that incorporates both spatial and temporal constraints. The theoretical model is based on the use of individual activity patterns to represent complex travel/ activity behavior and assumes the form of a stochastic multiobjective dynamic programming model. A multiobjective dynamic programming approach is utilized due to the presence of conflicting objectives and the influence that past activity/travel decisions have on future choices. 

Suggested Citation
Gregory S. Root and Will Recker (1981) Toward a Dynamic Model of Individual Activity Pattern Formulation. Working Paper UCI-ITS-WP-81-4, UCI-ITS-AS-WP-81-2. Institute of Transportation Studies, Irvine. Available at: https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7t72q459.