ASTRA 2008/017
Potential of Car Pooling
Project details
Duration
12.2009-06.2012
Sponsor
FEDRO - Federal Roads Office
Staff
Dr. F. Ciari
Partner
PTV Swiss AG
Summary
The project combines the simulation tool MATSim-T, which is capable to realistically replicate the mobility behavior in a given area, with RideShare, which is the first software able to automatically match requested routes for car pools. With this approach the amount of possible car pools and their impact on traffic and environment are calculated based on the present mobility behavior in Switzerland. The calculation is performed on two levels: first for the commuting trips of the employees of some few companies, then for the complete private car transport in the urban area around the city of Zurich. The theoretic potential, determined only based on the existing trips, is complemented by a practical potential, which also considers restrictions e.g. with respect to acceptable detours, baggage reducing the available space, chains of trips with different purposes or preferences of the potential car pooling partners with regard to gender and smoking. Surveys are conducted to find out about these restrictions.