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Travel surveys has been used for decades to observe the patterns, locations, and choices, which travellers chose and do during the given observed period. This information can be utilized as background for informed planning decisions. Despite the progress in the travel survey technologies, the applications mostly focus on more traditional travel parameters. With programmable smart watches now, we can also collect real time data that is not solely pertaining to position and travel mode choices, but also to users’ biometric data. Such an application would open another level of possibilities in dynamically integrating land use and transport planning with public health research. Utilising a smart watch platform, we are aiming to develop a tool that will collect biometric data, in combination with spatial context, such as position, spatial features and objects in the built environment, and by utilizing machine learning algorithms, try to detect how travellers are affected by their choice of transport mode, the built environment in general as well as how the public transport is operated. Early testing reveals the possibility to find correlations between heart rate and position, which in turn could reveal the effect of spatial and transportation elements on the traveller. By targeting widely available hardware, the scalability for this tool is virtually endless, making it possible to collect large amounts of data and utilizing machine learning algorithms to analyse it., Part of ISBN 978-951-51-4922-0QC 20190823

Age related cognitive diseases are becoming a growing problem in Sweden. With the fast ageing population and lowered mortality rate comes the spread of cognitive diseases related to dementia. In order to accommodate this growing target group in transport and the built environment, it is important to understand the mobility and travel behaviour of patients suffering from these diseases. One subset of this target group is travellers suffering from age induced illnesses related with dementia, which most often have fluctuating symptoms that are affecting the cognitive skills of the traveller. This makes it hard to use standardized forms and survey-based information that would require the traveller to actively respond retroactively, either in oral or written form, since the traveller might have forgotten or mixed up their past experiences, among other things, it becomes very hard to gain confidence in the results as it might be hard to tell in which condition the patient is during the collection. We propose an automated collection of biometric data such as heart rate in combination with position. Since the validity of the information collected in this manner is directly related to the quality of the sensors used it means that the precision and accuracy of the results could be virtually endlessly improved by upgrading the hardware and optimizing the software. To take a first step towards a solution like this we have started developing a smart watch application which is utilizing PPG technology to collect heart rate and combine it with positions collected through GPS technology. Early testing has shown the possibility to correlate the heart rate of a traveller to their specific location. The implications of this must be validated through data labelling as we wish to utilize machine learning algorithms to analyse the data collected., QC 20190823

Age-related cognitive diseases are becoming a growing problem in Sweden. With the fast ageing population and lowered mortality rate comes the spread of cognitive diseases related to dementia. In order to accommodate this growing target group in transport and the built environment, it is crucial to understand the mobility and travel behaviour of patients suffering from these diseases. However, the adopted techniques to uncover travel behaviour of today do not allow for errors caused by cognitive impairment, since they require retrospective validation. Such design choices make it hard to understand how to improve the environment to accommodate the target group. Recently, technologies have emerged that allow for new design methods which can be beneficial for the said target group. This paper aims to address the issue of how to collect and analyse data regarding the mobility of the target group, and roles of the built environment in affecting their behaviour. A literature review has been conducted to 1) uncover the state of the art of the technologies and design methods that relate to automated data collection about the travel behaviour, 2) understand the limits of the user related to software interaction and, in turn, data collection and 3) find possibilities for new solutions to collect travel data from patients who have dementia., This work is currently under review for the special issue “Smart Technologies and Urban Life: A Behavioural and Social Perspective” of the journal “Sustainable Cities and Society”.QC 20191022

As the population grows older, age-induced illnesses related to cognitive impairments arise. Little is known regarding what and how the built environment affects that target group. It is theorized that external factors in the built environment might play a part in elderlies getting lost because of conditions related to illnesses such as dementia. To accommodate the target group in a future society, it is crucial to understand any possible correlation between locations and psychophysiological conditions. Technological advancements of wearable devices allow for the creation of software that collects data relevant to location as well as biometric data automatically, without affecting the user. By utilising consumer-grade hardware, it is possible to scale up the studies that the software allows for indefinitely. This paper covers the development of such a tool, by detailing what has become possible because of previous advancements in research regarding automatic travel diaries and the recognition of psychophysiological conditions through biometric data collection. Initial testing shows, that while data can be collected as proposed, there are drawbacks in terms of run time due to the battery capacity of wearable devices. More data is required to indicate whether the data collected can be used for correlation and causality analysis., This work is currently under review for the journal “Human-Computer Interaction”.QCR 20191022

The utilisation of travel surveys can uncover layers of information regarding travel behaviour, travel needs, and more. The collected information is utilised to make strategic planning choices when reorganising or planning new built environments. Over the years, the methods for conducting travel surveys have changed from manual interviews and paper forms to automated travel diaries which are monitoring the trips made by the survey participants. With the fast progression of technological advancements, new possibilities for operationalising said types of automated travel diaries can be changed from utilising mobile devices to wearable devices. Wearable devices are often equipped with sensors which can collect continuous biometric data from sources which are not reachable from standard mobile devices such as smartphones. The biometric data that can be collected through wearable devices ranging from heart rate and blood pressure to temperature and perspiration, given the proper sensors. This advancement opens for new possible layers of information in the collection of travel data. Such biometric data can be used to derive psychophysiological conditions related to cognitive load, which can uncover more in-depth knowledge regarding stress and emotions, given the right variables and sample rate. This paper aims to explore the possibilities in terms of data analysis on a data set collected through a software combining traditional travel survey data, such as position and time, with biometric data, in this case; heartrate, to gain knowledge of the implications of such collected data. The knowledge about the implications of spatial configurations can be used in the planning phase of new areas, in order to create more accessible environments, as the information could be used to make neutral, or even encouraging, environments for travellers., This work is currently not under review but is intended to be submitted to the “International Conference on Transport Survey Methods” once the call for submissions is opened.QCR 20191022

The utilisation of travel surveys can uncover layers of information regarding travel behaviour, travel needs, and more. The collected information is utilised to make strategic planning choices when reorganising or planning new built environments. Over the years, the methods for conducting travel surveys have changed from manual interviews and paper forms to automated travel diaries which are monitoring the trips made by the survey participants. With the fast progression of technological advancements, new possibilities for operationalising said types of automated travel diaries can be changed from utilising mobile devices to wearable devices. Wearable devices are often equipped with sensors which can collect continuous biometric data from sources which are not reachable from standard mobile devices such as smartphones. The biometric data that can be collected through wearable devices ranging from heart rate and blood pressure to temperature and perspiration, given the proper sensors. This advancement opens for new possible layers of information in the collection of travel data. Such biometric data can be used to derive psychophysiological conditions related to cognitive load, which can uncover more in-depth knowledge regarding stress and emotions, given the right variables and sample rate. This paper aims to explore the possibilities in terms of data analysis on a data set collected through a software combining traditional travel survey data, such as position and time, with biometric data, in this case; heartrate, to gain knowledge of the implications of such collected data. The knowledge about the implications of spatial configurations can be used in the planning phase of new areas, in order to create more accessible environments, as the information could be used to make neutral, or even encouraging, environments for travellers., This work is currently not under review but is intended to be submitted to the “International Conference on Transport Survey Methods” once the call for submissions is opened.QCR 20191022

The utilisation of travel surveys can uncover layers of information regarding travel behaviour, travel needs, and more. The collected information is utilised to make strategic planning choices when reorganising or planning new built environments. Over the years, the methods for conducting travel surveys have changed from manual interviews and paper forms to automated travel diaries which are monitoring the trips made by the survey participants. With the fast progression of technological advancements, new possibilities for operationalising said types of automated travel diaries can be changed from utilising mobile devices to wearable devices. Wearable devices are often equipped with sensors which can collect continuous biometric data from sources which are not reachable from standard mobile devices such as smartphones. The biometric data that can be collected through wearable devices ranging from heart rate and blood pressure to temperature and perspiration, given the proper sensors. This advancement opens for new possible layers of information in the collection of travel data. Such biometric data can be used to derive psychophysiological conditions related to cognitive load, which can uncover more in-depth knowledge regarding stress and emotions, given the right variables and sample rate. This paper aims to explore the possibilities in terms of data analysis on a data set collected through a software combining traditional travel survey data, such as position and time, with biometric data, in this case; heartrate, to gain knowledge of the implications of such collected data. The knowledge about the implications of spatial configurations can be used in the planning phase of new areas, in order to create more accessible environments, as the information could be used to make neutral, or even encouraging, environments for travellers., This work is currently not under review but is intended to be submitted to the “International Conference on Transport Survey Methods” once the call for submissions is opened.QCR 20191022

The utilisation of travel surveys can uncover layers of information regarding travel behaviour, travel needs, and more. The collected information is utilised to make strategic planning choices when reorganising or planning new built environments. Over the years, the methods for conducting travel surveys have changed from manual interviews and paper forms to automated travel diaries which are monitoring the trips made by the survey participants. With the fast progression of technological advancements, new possibilities for operationalising said types of automated travel diaries can be changed from utilising mobile devices to wearable devices. Wearable devices are often equipped with sensors which can collect continuous biometric data from sources which are not reachable from standard mobile devices such as smartphones. The biometric data that can be collected through wearable devices ranging from heart rate and blood pressure to temperature and perspiration, given the proper sensors. This advancement opens for new possible layers of information in the collection of travel data. Such biometric data can be used to derive psychophysiological conditions related to cognitive load, which can uncover more in-depth knowledge regarding stress and emotions, given the right variables and sample rate. This paper aims to explore the possibilities in terms of data analysis on a data set collected through a software combining traditional travel survey data, such as position and time, with biometric data, in this case; heartrate, to gain knowledge of the implications of such collected data. The knowledge about the implications of spatial configurations can be used in the planning phase of new areas, in order to create more accessible environments, as the information could be used to make neutral, or even encouraging, environments for travellers., This work is currently not under review but is intended to be submitted to the “International Conference on Transport Survey Methods” once the call for submissions is opened.QCR 20191022

The utilisation of travel surveys can uncover layers of information regarding travel behaviour, travel needs, and more. The collected information is utilised to make strategic planning choices when reorganising or planning new built environments. Over the years, the methods for conducting travel surveys have changed from manual interviews and paper forms to automated travel diaries which are monitoring the trips made by the survey participants. With the fast progression of technological advancements, new possibilities for operationalising said types of automated travel diaries can be changed from utilising mobile devices to wearable devices. Wearable devices are often equipped with sensors which can collect continuous biometric data from sources which are not reachable from standard mobile devices such as smartphones. The biometric data that can be collected through wearable devices ranging from heart rate and blood pressure to temperature and perspiration, given the proper sensors. This advancement opens for new possible layers of information in the collection of travel data. Such biometric data can be used to derive psychophysiological conditions related to cognitive load, which can uncover more in-depth knowledge regarding stress and emotions, given the right variables and sample rate. This paper aims to explore the possibilities in terms of data analysis on a data set collected through a software combining traditional travel survey data, such as position and time, with biometric data, in this case; heartrate, to gain knowledge of the implications of such collected data. The knowledge about the implications of spatial configurations can be used in the planning phase of new areas, in order to create more accessible environments, as the information could be used to make neutral, or even encouraging, environments for travellers., This work is currently not under review but is intended to be submitted to the “International Conference on Transport Survey Methods” once the call for submissions is opened.QCR 20191022