Time-of-day modeling using quasi-dynamic equilibrium assignement approach

The traditional travel demand models, still widely used today, have mostly been designed as so-called peak hour models. In the past, these peak hour models served their purpose admirably well. With increasing congestion and the general reluctance of authorities to invest in new infrastructure development, different capabilities for analysis are required of present-day travel demand models. Rising travel demand and the introduction of road pricing schemes are expected to lead to increased peak spreading. This calls for models that are able to handle temporal or time-of-day effects.