Travel Mode- and Purpose-Specific Origin-Destination Matrices for England and Wales from Fused Travel Survey and Mobile Network Data

Researchers have developed dense Middle Layer Super Output Area (MSOA) origin-destination matrices for England and Wales by fusing travel survey data with mobile network data. The resulting dataset provides small-area spatial resolution segmented across seven travel modes and representative time periods, including eight specific trip purposes during weekday morning peak travel hours.

This development matters because effective place-based transport solutions require highly disaggregated, small-area mobility evidence rather than broad strategic assumptions. Access to multi-modal and purpose-specific origin-destination data enables more precise infrastructure investment, accurate service appraisal, and targeted accessibility planning.

Origin-destination (OD) matrices are fundamental to quantitative transport planning, model calibration, accessibility analysis, and infrastructure appraisal.

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