4.5.14 Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
VMT is the amount of distance traveled by all vehicles in a geographic region over a given period. VMT is important for Planning-stage analysis because it shows travel pattern changes over time. VMT measures travel demand and is useful for determining infrastructure needs. High VMT values in a TDM may be indicative of circuitous trips in a network, which could be reduced by adding thoroughfares or by providing more connectivity.