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The Causal Influences of Income and Car Ownership on trip Generation by Mode
- T.F. Golob
- May 1989
- Vol. 23
- No. 2
- Page 141
The Causal Influences of Income and Car Ownership on trip Generation by Mode
- T.F. Golob
- May 1989
- Vol. 23
- No. 2
- Page 141
Income and car ownership affect the demand for all three modes (car, public transport and bicycle), and these are all interrelated. Public transport demand is lowest at the middle of the three income categories. Further research is suggested.
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