This distribution model is based on the Box-Cox transformation. For the given τ ≥ 0, the Box-Cox transformation is explained as follows:
When calculating the utility, b(t)(Ria) is now included in the Logit model instead of Ria, thus the result is 
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The percentage Pia of the route i in terms of the demand for time interval a is then calculated as follows:
The importance of the Box-Cox model is illustrated by the two special cases below.
- τ = 0 (leads to the Kirchhoff distribution)
With these parameter settings, b(0)(Ria) = log(Ria) applies, thus the following applies to the choice:
This is precisely the Kirchhoff model.
- τ = 1 (leads to the Logit distribution)
With these parameter settings, b(1)(Ria) = (Ria-1) applies, thus the following applies to the choice:
This is identical to the Logit distribution.
Image 87 shows the parameterization of the Box-Cox distribution model on the interface.
Image 87: Parameterization of the Box-Cox distribution model
