Gravity Model Formulation for an Extensive National Parkway Site
Buhyoff GJ, Williams SB, Klemperer WD. 1981. Gravity Model Formulation for an Extensive National Parkway Site. Environmental Management. 5(3):253-262
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to collect specific information on the characteristics and intensity of local Blue Ridge Parkway use and to use that information to develop a recreation use model of local Parkway visitation. Data were obtained from a self-administered mail-back questionnaire sent to a random sample of people living in the 29 counties adjacent to the Parkway. We developed two recreation use projection/demand models that employ three variables (distance, alternative recreation sites, and population density) to predict visitation to different Parkway areas from various local origins. The derived model estimates indicated that about one-fourth of all Parkway visits in 1978 were one<lay visits made by area residents.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Buhyoff, Gregory; Williams, Stephen; Klemperer, W
- Units
- BLRI
- Keywords
- APHN, Appalachian Highlands Network, BLRI, Blue Ridge Parkway, esthetic impact, Gravity models, landscape dimensions, landscape preferences, paired comparisons, Recreation demand, Recreation use projection, reliability, scenic beauty, SER, social science, Southeast Region, visitor experience