A demonstrative application of the bid-rent network equilibrium model

Abstract

The bid-rent network equilibrium model represents the relationship between transport and the location of activities. A systematic application of the model to a real network is examined in this paper. The objective of this case study is to demonstrate the ability of the model to address the two-way relationship. A base run and two policy runs are simulated. The base run shows a numerical test conducted using survey data. The policy runs involve the introduction of a congestion charge and the release of land for housing development. Class-specific spatial behavior is obtained. This behavior is explained using network performance indices of transport impedance and locational attractiveness. Some conclusions and suggestions are also presented.