Audit of the LASER 3.0 Model Report
Table of contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Understanding of LASER
- 2.1 Overview
- 2.2 Land use model
- 2.3 Transport model
- 2.4 Segmentation
- 2.5 Model calibration and validation
- 2.5.1. Land use model
- 2.5.2. Transport model
- 3. Case study - The effect of extra dwellings in Thames Gateway
- 4. Comparison with conventional modelling
- 4.1. Generation and distribution
- 4.2. Mode split
- 4.3. Assignment
- 4.4. Assessment against current DfT guidance
- 4.4.1. Time periods
- 4.4.2. Incremental vs synthetic modelling
- 4.4.3. Hierarchy of responses
- 4.4.4. Assignment
- 5. Consultation with LASER customers
- 6. Technical Review and Recommendations for Improvement
- 6.1 Conclusions from Technical Review
- 6.2. Recommendations for improvement
- 7. Implications for HA strategy/development control
- 7.1. Development Control
- 7.2. Policy and Strategy
- 7.3 Conclusions
- Appendix A: Review of LASER by RAND Europe
- A.1 Residential location choice
- A.2 Firm location choice
- A.3. General comments on LASER
- A.4. Recommendations
- A.5 References
- Appendix B: Comments from WSP Policy & Research
- Comments on Chapter 5 (Consultation with LASER customers)
- Comments on Appendix A (Review of LASER by Rand Europe)
