A Prism-Based and Gap-Based Approach to Shopping Location Choice

Joshua Wang and Eric J Miller
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Joshua Wang: IBI Group, 30 International Boulevard, Toronto, ON M9W 5P3, Canada
Eric J Miller: Department of Civil Engineering, University of Toronto, 35 St. George Street, Room 305A, Toronto, ON M5S 1A4, Canada

Environment and Planning B, 2014, vol. 41, issue 6, 977-1005

Abstract: In this paper we present a prism-based and gap-based approach to model shopping location choice. Location choice is a fundamental decision in the activity scheduling process. We propose a simple yet robust model to capture shopping location choice behaviour. In this model, an individual first chooses a time window (or gap); the choice of the shopping location depends on the gap chosen. This notion arises from our understanding that shopping location choice behaviour depends on shopping type, scheduling constraints, time of day, and day of week. Or quite simply, where you shop depends on when you shop. The gap-based approach to destination choice is envisioned as a small but significant step towards a more comprehensive location choice model in a dynamic scheduling environment.

Keywords: agent-based modelling (ABM); travel behaviour; transportation modelling (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1068/b130063p

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