Evaluating spatial structure effects in recreation travel using a gravity-type model /
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| Other Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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1988.
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| Online Access: | ProQuest, Abstract Link to OAKTrust copy |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of spatial structure of recreation opportunity on recreation travel. The spatial structure is operationally defined and measured as the number of alternative recreation opportunities within predefined travel distance intervals (i.e., twenty-five miles) from an origin county or a specific destination park. The spatial structure effects are explored in terms of three specific effects: trip generation, competition/agglomeration, and contextual effects. The results indicate that there is a recreation trip generation effect due to the recreation opportunities within a short travel distance range from an origin. The results also indicate that both competition and agglomeration effects exist between recreation opportunities. These effects are, however, better observed in a contextual situation. That is, within a short travel distance from an origin, the number of parks near an alternative park is negatively related to the volume of travel for the specific park. In contrast, when travel distance becomes great, the relationship becomes positive. When the spatial structure variables are included in a recreation travel model, the results of this study indicate that the model improves not only in terms of goodness-of-fit but also stability. |
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| Item Description: | Typescript (photocopy). Vita. "Major subject: Recreation and Resources Development." |
| Physical Description: | x, 126 leaves : illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |