Modal selection

"Mode Selection" is the third of the four steps of the classic "four-step algorithm" model in transportation planning models. The other steps are travel generation, travel distribution and travel allocation (or route selection). Beginning

In this step is based on the theory of utility (economy) where it is assumed that:

Economists consider that the observed utility of each option U is the result of the sum of an observable utility plus a random term. This implies that two people under the same conditions (for example, in the same origin who want to go to the same destination and that has similar socioeconomic characteristics) can choose different travel alternatives (eg bus vs. taxi).

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