Flow Links OD

Flow links is similar to Region-based OD study type, providing you with an OD matrix - the number of trips between a selected origin and destination. However, the Region-based OD tool restricts you to selecting a single via region in the results. Flow links, however, offers enhanced flexibility. You can select multiple via regions or even query all possible trips occurring between a specified origin and destination, including routes passing through various combinations of areas. For instance, consider an area divided into three regions. Flow links can help analyze how many trips occurred between these regions and from these regions to external areas (anywhere outside these three regions). This approach allows for a comprehensive understanding of travel patterns, enabling you to see connections not only within the defined regions but also with external regions, providing a more complete picture of regional mobility.

What it is

• Reports trip flows between two or more regions.
• Builds a micro-level trip list.

Designed for

Detailed operational or micro studies where you want detailed movements between zones:

• Analyzing trip sequences, including external regions and multiple via points
• Intersection approach-to-approach studies.

Output

• Trip sequence
• Very granular; captures precise directional flows.