Engineering
8 years ago

Optimizing Urban Employment Locations to Slash Commute Times in Cities

The Professional Geographer
LOCATING EMPLOYMENT GROWTH IN URBAN AREAS TO MINIMIZE TRAVEL TIME
Gerald M. Barber

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The article discusses how urban areas can reduce travel time by planning employment growth strategically. The researchers used a model to allocate jobs in different zones of a city to minimize work and service trips. They applied this model to a hypothetical scenario in Metropolitan Toronto to show its effectiveness in reducing travel within the city.