Research Article

Daily Commute Time Prediction Based on Genetic Algorithm

Table 1

Variables in the departure time choice models.

FactorsVariablesValues

GenderGenderMale: 1, female: 0
AgeAgeContinuous values
Below 1500 RMB: 1
1501–2500 RMB: 2
2501–3500 RMB: 3
Month incomeIncome3501–5500 RMB: 4
5501–10000 RMB: 5
10001–20000 RMB: 6
20001–30000 RMB: 7
Over 30001 RMB: 8

Vocation
 Blue-collar worker (manufacture,  construction, maintenance, etc.)Occu-bYes: 1, No: 0
 AdministrationOccu-aYes: 1, No: 0
 EducationOccu-eYes: 1, No: 0
 ServicesOccu-sYes: 1, No: 0
 Health careOccu-hYes: 1, No: 0

Travel mode
 WalkMode-wYes: 1, No: 0
 BikeMode-biYes: 1, No: 0
 BusMode-buYes: 1, No: 0
 AutoMode-aYes: 1, No: 0

Travel distanceDistanceContinuous value (meter)

Dummy variable of going to workWorkYes: 1, no: 0 (going to school)