Long Distance Day Tripping in Great Britain

Key Points

• The research aims to evaluate the characteristics of recreational day trips exceeding 25 miles and the economic implications of increased petrol prices.
• Analyzed recreational day trip data from the South West Region for the years 1970 and 1975.
• Estimated the effects of higher petrol prices on day trip patterns.
• Reviewed urban travel demand analysis and model calibration approaches.
• Identified changes in trip characteristics due to petrol price increases.
• Estimated economic impacts on recreational travel in the regions studied.