"Transportation demand management or travel demand management (TDM) is the application of strategies and policies to increase the efficiency of transportation systems, that reduce travel demand, or to redistribute this demand in space or in time."
The study of managing the demand for transportation services by using policies that encourage the use of public transportation, walking, and cycling, while discouraging excessive use of personal vehicles.
Transportation infrastructure: Covers the physical infrastructure involved in transportation such as roads, bridges, highways, and parking facilities.
Traffic flow analysis: Deals with the study of traffic patterns, traffic congestion, and how people move around the city.
Public transportation: Refers to trains, buses, and any other mode of transportation that is publicly accessible.
Sustainable transportation: Covers environmentally friendly transportation options.
Transit-oriented development: Refers to building developments within walking distance of public transportation hubs.
Bicycle infrastructure: Deals with bike lanes, bike parking, and any other infrastructure that supports cycling as a mode of transportation.
Pedestrian infrastructure: Covers sidewalks, crosswalks, and any infrastructure that makes it easier and safer for people to walk.
Land-use planning: Covers zoning and other planning policies that impact how people move around the city.
Intelligent transportation systems: Refers to the application of technology in transportation planning, such as real-time transit information systems and communication networks.
Policy development: Covers the development of policies related to transportation planning, such as parking policies, zoning policies, and incentive programs.
Transportation economics: Covers the economic impact of transportation, such as the cost of building infrastructure and the benefits of reducing congestion.
Public engagement: Involves engaging with the public and stakeholders to ensure transportation planning decisions are made with their input.
Performance measurement: Covers the measurement of transportation performance, such as the number of people using public transportation and the impact of transportation policies on the environment.
Traffic safety: Refers to strategies and policies to improve road safety and reduce accidents.
Public health: Covers the relationship between transportation and public health, such as promoting active transportation and reducing air pollution.
Carpooling: Encouraging multiple passengers to share a ride in a single car to reduce the number of vehicles on the road.
Vanpooling: Similar to carpooling but using a larger van to transport more passengers.
Public Transit: Encouraging the use of public transportation such as buses, trains, subways, and light rail systems.
Biking: Encouraging the use of bicycles for transportation, including bike commuting, bike sharing programs, and bike-friendly infrastructure.
Walking: Encouraging people to walk more, including the use of sidewalks, crosswalks, and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
Telecommuting: Encouraging people to work from home or remotely, reducing the need to commute altogether.
Flexible work schedules: Encouraging employers to offer flexible work schedules, such as staggered start and end times, compressed workweeks, and telework.
Parking management: Reducing the number of parking spots or implementing a parking pricing strategy to encourage alternative modes of transportation.
Incentive programs: Providing financial or non-financial incentives to commuters who choose alternative modes of transportation, such as transit passes or discounted memberships to bike-sharing programs.
Car-sharing: Encouraging people to share cars through car-sharing programs that allow people to rent a car by the hour or day.
"In transport, as in any network, managing demand can be a cost-effective alternative to increasing capacity."
"A demand management approach to transport also has the potential to deliver better environmental outcomes, improved public health, stronger communities, and more prosperous cities."
"TDM techniques link with and support community movements for sustainable transport."
"The Association for Commuter Transportation defines TDM as the use of strategies to inform and encourage travelers to maximize the efficiency of a transportation system leading to improved mobility, reduced congestion, and lower vehicle emissions."
"The purpose of TDM strategies is to inform and encourage travelers to maximize the efficiency of a transportation system."
"TDM has the potential to deliver better environmental outcomes, improved public health, stronger communities, and more prosperous cities."
"TDM strategies aim to reduce congestion by maximizing the efficiency of a transportation system and informing travelers about alternative options."
"By promoting the efficiency of transportation systems, TDM techniques can help lower vehicle emissions."
"The focus of TDM is to improve mobility within a transportation system."
"TDM strategies consider the distribution of travel demand in space and time."
"The goal of TDM is to increase the efficiency of transportation systems."
"By reducing congestion and promoting sustainable modes of transport, TDM can lead to improved public health outcomes."
"TDM techniques link with and support community movements for sustainable transport."
"Through promoting sustainable transportation and more efficient systems, TDM can help build stronger communities."
"A demand management approach to transport also has the potential to deliver better environmental outcomes."
"TDM has the potential to contribute to more prosperous cities."
"The main aim of TDM techniques is to increase the efficiency of transportation systems."
"TDM aims to reduce travel demand or redistribute it in space or in time."
"Managing demand can be a cost-effective alternative to increasing capacity in transport networks."