Analysis and Forecasting Tools at PSRC (PDF)
Forecasts
Models and Tools
Economic
Benefit-Cost Analysis
Transportation benefit-cost analysis procedures used to evaluate projects and programs.
Macroeconomic Model
Produces economic forecasts that serve as the regional control totals for all PSRC models.
Land Use
Zone-Based Land Use Model
Used to produce zonal-level forecasts of population, households, and jobs.
Parcel-Based Land Use Model
PSRC’s new parcel-based land use forecasting model.
Travel Demand
Activity-Based Travel Model
Next-generation travel demand model that will replace PSRC’s current trip-based model.
Trip-Based Travel Model
PSRC’s travel demand model that estimates daily travel patterns within the region.
Transit Sketch Planning
Tools used to support transit service planning activities.

