2013
Feng, T.; Arentze, T.; Timmermans, H.
Capturing preference heterogeneity of truck drivers’ route choice behavior with context effects using a latent class model Journal Article
In: European Journal of Transport and Infrastructure Research, vol. 13, iss. 4, 2013, ISSN: 15677141.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Context effects, Freight transport, Heterogeneity, Latent class model, Route choice behavior
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title = {Capturing preference heterogeneity of truck drivers' route choice behavior with context effects using a latent class model},
author = {T. Feng and T. Arentze and H. Timmermans},
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year = {2013},
date = {2013-01-01},
journal = {European Journal of Transport and Infrastructure Research},
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abstract = {This paper investigates heterogeneity in truck drivers' route choice preferences. A latent class model is estimated to identify heterogeneous segments of drivers. A stated choice experiment designed for identifying route choice behavior of truck drivers provides the data for model estimation. The effects of road pricing and environmental bonus are examined considering context dependency. Results reveal that size of truck is a significant segmentation variable of preferences for route attributes. Drivers of light trucks care more about congestion than drivers of heavy trucks, and are highly sensitive to road pricing and slightly sensitive to a road bonus. Drivers of heavy trucks are more sensitive to road category and urban area than drivers of light trucks, and are insensitive to bonus and slightly sensitive to pricing.},
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This paper investigates heterogeneity in truck drivers’ route choice preferences. A latent class model is estimated to identify heterogeneous segments of drivers. A stated choice experiment designed for identifying route choice behavior of truck drivers provides the data for model estimation. The effects of road pricing and environmental bonus are examined considering context dependency. Results reveal that size of truck is a significant segmentation variable of preferences for route attributes. Drivers of light trucks care more about congestion than drivers of heavy trucks, and are highly sensitive to road pricing and slightly sensitive to a road bonus. Drivers of heavy trucks are more sensitive to road category and urban area than drivers of light trucks, and are insensitive to bonus and slightly sensitive to pricing.
2012
Arentze, T.; Feng, T.; Robroeks, J.; Brakel, M.; Huibers, R.
Compliance with and influence of a new in-car navigation system for trucks: Results of a field test Journal Article
In: Transport Policy, vol. 23, 2012, ISSN: 0967070X.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Compliance, Freight transport, Route choice, Route guidance
@article{Arentze2012b,
title = {Compliance with and influence of a new in-car navigation system for trucks: Results of a field test},
author = {T. Arentze and T. Feng and J. Robroeks and M. Brakel and R. Huibers},
doi = {10.1016/j.tranpol.2012.06.011},
issn = {0967070X},
year = {2012},
date = {2012-01-01},
journal = {Transport Policy},
volume = {23},
abstract = {The use of in-car navigation systems has rapidly grown over the last years. For freight transport, the emphasis on fastest routes is not always in the interest of the truck driver and causes negative externalities when the routes run through built-up area. This paper reports the results of a field test that was conducted to test a new navigation system for trucks. A sample of 100 truck drivers participated in the experiment where they used the new system first in a tracking mode only and next in a full navigation mode for a period of two and a half months in total. During this period drivers kept a diary where they indicated the times and reasons why they deviated from routes suggested by the system. We analyze the diary data and GPS data logged by the system to investigate compliance with and influence of the new navigation system on route choice. The results suggest that the new navigation system for trucks has significant impacts on routes, the most important of which is a shift from use of smaller roads towards larger roads with beneficial consequences in terms of both efficiency and environment. Deviation from suggested routes occurs relatively frequently and for different reasons by drivers of heavy and lighter trucks. We conclude that development of dedicated navigation systems for trucks would serve the interest of the freight transport sector and quality of environment at the same time and more so when route advice is differentiated between heavy and lighter transport. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd.},
keywords = {Compliance, Freight transport, Route choice, Route guidance},
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The use of in-car navigation systems has rapidly grown over the last years. For freight transport, the emphasis on fastest routes is not always in the interest of the truck driver and causes negative externalities when the routes run through built-up area. This paper reports the results of a field test that was conducted to test a new navigation system for trucks. A sample of 100 truck drivers participated in the experiment where they used the new system first in a tracking mode only and next in a full navigation mode for a period of two and a half months in total. During this period drivers kept a diary where they indicated the times and reasons why they deviated from routes suggested by the system. We analyze the diary data and GPS data logged by the system to investigate compliance with and influence of the new navigation system on route choice. The results suggest that the new navigation system for trucks has significant impacts on routes, the most important of which is a shift from use of smaller roads towards larger roads with beneficial consequences in terms of both efficiency and environment. Deviation from suggested routes occurs relatively frequently and for different reasons by drivers of heavy and lighter trucks. We conclude that development of dedicated navigation systems for trucks would serve the interest of the freight transport sector and quality of environment at the same time and more so when route advice is differentiated between heavy and lighter transport. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd.
Arentze, T.; Feng, T.; Timmermans, H.; Robroeks, J.
In: Transportation, vol. 39, iss. 6, 2012, ISSN: 15729435.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Freight transport, Price policies, Route choice, Stated choice experiment
@article{Arentze2012,
title = {Context-dependent influence of road attributes and pricing policies on route choice behavior of truck drivers: Results of a conjoint choice experiment},
author = {T. Arentze and T. Feng and H. Timmermans and J. Robroeks},
doi = {10.1007/s11116-012-9391-z},
issn = {15729435},
year = {2012},
date = {2012-01-01},
journal = {Transportation},
volume = {39},
issue = {6},
abstract = {In this paper, we report the results of a stated choice experiment, which was conducted to examine truck drivers' route choice behavior. Of particular interest are the questions (i) what is the relative importance of road accessibility considerations via-a-vis traditional factors influencing route choice behavior, (ii) what are the influences of particular personal and situational variables on the evaluation of route attributes, (iii) how sensitive are truck drivers for possible pricing policies, and (iv) is there a difference in impact if environmental concerns are framed as a bonus or as a pricing instrument. The main findings indicate that road accessibility characteristics have a substantial impact on route preferences which is of the same order of magnitude as variation in travel times. This suggests that provision of adequate travel information in itself can be an effective instrument to prevent negative externalities of good transport associated with shortest routes. Furthermore, the results indicate that truck drivers/route planners when choosing a route are relatively sensitive to road pricing schemes and rather insensitive to environmental bonuses. © 2012 The Author(s).},
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pubstate = {published},
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In this paper, we report the results of a stated choice experiment, which was conducted to examine truck drivers’ route choice behavior. Of particular interest are the questions (i) what is the relative importance of road accessibility considerations via-a-vis traditional factors influencing route choice behavior, (ii) what are the influences of particular personal and situational variables on the evaluation of route attributes, (iii) how sensitive are truck drivers for possible pricing policies, and (iv) is there a difference in impact if environmental concerns are framed as a bonus or as a pricing instrument. The main findings indicate that road accessibility characteristics have a substantial impact on route preferences which is of the same order of magnitude as variation in travel times. This suggests that provision of adequate travel information in itself can be an effective instrument to prevent negative externalities of good transport associated with shortest routes. Furthermore, the results indicate that truck drivers/route planners when choosing a route are relatively sensitive to road pricing schemes and rather insensitive to environmental bonuses. © 2012 The Author(s).