Discrete Choice Models with Applications to Departure Time and Route Choice

Discrete choice methods are constantly evolving to accommodate the requirements of specific applications. This is an exciting field of research, where a deep understanding of the underlying theoretical assumptions is necessary both to apply the models and develop new ones. In this Chapter, we have summarized the fundamental aspects of discrete choice theory, and we have introduced recent model developments, illustrating their richness. A discussion on route choice and departure time choice applications have shown how specific aspects of real applications must be addressed.

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