ABOUT THIS PARAMETER

midpoint of distance category

This parameter identifies the midpoint of the distance categories used in our model. For instance, the midpoint of the 1.1-2 mile distance category is 1.5 miles.

Used to calculate:personal miles by mode

Varies by: distance

Used distance Reference Location: Ecosystem
(study period)
Value Units Notes
* 0.0 - 0.5 Assumed New York City: Urban Area () 0.25 miles
* 0.51 - 1.0 Assumed New York City: Urban Area () 0.75 miles
* 100.1 - 200.0 Assumed New York City: Urban Area () 150 miles
* 10.1 - 20.0 Assumed New York City: Urban Area () 15 miles
* 1.1 - 2.0 Assumed New York City: Urban Area () 1.5 miles
* > 200.0 Assumed New York City: Urban Area () 1000 miles See discussion of American long distance travel at http://www.bts.gov/programs/national_household_travel_survey/long_distance.html
* 20.1 - 50 Assumed New York City: Urban Area () 35 miles
* 2.1 - 5.0 Assumed New York City: Urban Area () 3.5 miles
* 50.1 - 100.0 Assumed New York City: Urban Area () 75 miles
* 5.1 - 10.0 Assumed New York City: Urban Area () 7.5 miles

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