Research and analysis

Transport behaviours, traffic forecasting and long-term impacts of COVID-19

Examines how travel behaviour has changed following the COVID-19 pandemic.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 31 October 2024

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Long-term implications of COVID-19 on transport behaviour and traffic forecasting – an international literature review

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Research exploring the changes in transport behaviours following the COVID-19 pandemic. It suggests:

• people have embraced private modes of transport
• hybrid working has increased
• online activities coexist with traditional in-person interactions

These shifts have transformed:

• travel destinations
• commute patterns
• daily routines

Specifically focusing on domestic travel and freight, the report applies the findings to transport analysis principles. It recommends areas that analysts should update due to the impacts of the pandemic.

Mengyuan Lu from Cranfield University carried out this study on behalf of DfT.

Published 31 October 2024