The purpose of this study is the development of a decision support system for the analysis of trip generation in urban areas. The general characteristics, advantages and components of a decision support system are considered. This is followed by a literature study of the concept "trip generation" and the part played by it in transport planning processes. The computer packages most generally used for transport planning today are then discussed. The lack of support for these packages in the decision making process is highlighted. A computerized decision support system is developed. The system makes use of a trip generation model for all analyses. This model was developed empirically by applying it to the data pertaining to the central business district of a specific city. A graphical representation of the trip generation levels in the area under consideration is given by the system. Provision is made for different levels of refinement. A hard copy may be obtained using a suitable utility programme and colour printer. Further areas for research on this topic are identified in the conclusionary section. / MSc, PU vir CHO, 1994

The purpose of this study is the development of a decision support system for the analysis of trip generation in urban areas. The general characteristics, advantages and components of a decision support system are considered. This is followed by a literature study of the concept "trip generation" and the part played by it in transport planning processes. The computer packages most generally used for transport planning today are then discussed. The lack of support for these packages in the decision making process is highlighted. A computerized decision support system is developed. The system makes use of a trip generation model for all analyses. This model was developed empirically by applying it to the data pertaining to the central business district of a specific city. A graphical representation of the trip generation levels in the area under consideration is given by the system. Provision is made for different levels of refinement. A hard copy may be obtained using a suitable utility programme and colour printer. Further areas for research on this topic are identified in the conclusionary section. / MSc, PU vir CHO, 1994