An empirical analysis of work start time decisions is given. This issue is highly relevant for future implications of both road pricing and driver information systems, as flexibility in terms of work schedules for a sufficiently large number of travelers is an important condition to render successful the implementation of road pricing schemes and driver information systems. The analysis presented in this paper focuses on: 1) factors that determine the work schedule flexibility; 2) the level of satisfaction derived from the actual work start time; and 3) the amount of flexibility in the work start time. The paper concludes by discussing the implications of the empirical findings for the implementation of road pricing schemes and driver information systems.
Samenvatting