WOLOCAS 2 is a quick response travel demand forecasting model for evaluating the mobility effects of new dwelling locations in the Netherlands. It has been developed by the TNO Institute of Spatial Organization (INRO-TNO). In the 1990-2015 period, almost a million new houses will be required in the Netherlands. For this reason new, large-scale dwelling locations have to be developed. WOLOCAS 2 supports planners and decision-makers in the evaluation of mobility effects of these locations. The model is both able to forecast travel patterns as well as the modal split for different trip purposes of the inhabitants. WOLOCAS 2 can be used for strategic decision-making by evaluating alternative locations, in order to identify preferable locations. The model predicts the extra number of home-based trips and kilometres of each trip purpose and transport mode, the modal split and the trip distribution pattern. The model cannot be used to calculate changes in traffic flows on specific roads or changes in occupancy rates in public transport. WOLOCAS 2 consists of the following components: (1) a database; (2) a travel demand forecasting model; and (3) an advanced user interface. This report also makes some recommendations for further development of the model. For the technical documentation see IRRD 860409, C 1648. The model predicts the extra number of home-based trips and kilometres of each trip purpose and transport mode, the modal split and the trip distribution pattern. The model cannot be used to calculate changes in traffic flows on specific roads or changes in occupancy rates in public transport. WOLOCAS 2 consists of the following components: (1) a database; (2) a travel demand forecasting model; and (3) an advanced user interface.
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