Simulation of Agents for Remote Work in a Dynamic Scheduling Model (SAID)

Project title: Simulation of Agents for Remote Work in a Dynamic Scheduling Model (SAID)
Project leader:  Qian Wang , SoM, KTH
Participants: Daniel Jonsson, KTH, Stephen McCarthy, KTH, Sirui Li, KTH
Funder: Trafikverket
Project period: 2023-2025

The widespread adoption of information and communication technologies (ICT) has led to a rise in teleactivities such as remote work, education, shopping, and socializing. This has resulted in changes to travel behavior and decision making, with the potential to reduce work-related travel but also increase non-work-related travel. The transport demand model Sampers has yet to incorporate remote activities. Previous studies have focused on the frequency of telecommuting^[1] and its impact on travel, but the complex interplay between activity time allocation choices remains under-researched. The purpose of this research project is to provide a basis for evidence-based decision-making, especially in the formulation of policies related to remote activities. The activity-based model Scaper is chosen as the most suitable method for analyzing the impact of teleactivities on travel behavior, activity patterns, and land use.

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