Exploring the influence of built environment on travel mode choice considering the mediating effects of car ownership and travel distance

2017 ◽  
Vol 100 ◽  
pp. 65-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chuan Ding ◽  
Donggen Wang ◽  
Chao Liu ◽  
Yi Zhang ◽  
Jiawen Yang
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Mode Choice ◽  
Travel Distance ◽  
Car Ownership ◽  
Mediating Effects ◽  
Travel Mode ◽  
Travel Mode Choice

scholarly journals Joint Analysis of the Commuting Departure Time and Travel Mode Choice: Role of the Built Environment

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaolei Ma ◽  
Jie Yang ◽  
Chuan Ding ◽  
Jianfeng Liu ◽  
Quan Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Socioeconomic Factors ◽  
Public Transit ◽  
Mode Choice ◽  
Joint Analysis ◽  
Mobile Source ◽  
Travel Mode ◽  
Study Region ◽  
Travel Mode Choice ◽  
Departure Time

This paper aims to conduct an empirical study to evaluate the influence of built environment features and socioeconomic factors on commuters’ simultaneous choice of departure time and travel mode. Using Kunming, China, as the study region, the 2015 Regional Household Travel Survey and 2016 Point of Interest data are used in the analysis. The results show that, in addition to socioeconomic factors, built environment, such as the density of residential building, employment, and service facility are correlated with joint choice behavior. Moreover, there exist differences regarding the influence of built environment and socioeconomic factors on departure time and travel mode choice. The dissimilarity parameters show that commuters prefer to shift travel mode than departure time generally when travel condition alters. In order to examine the policy measures’ potential performance, the paper conducts simulation tests based on the Monte Carlo method. The simulation results show that congestion pricing of car travel during peak hours can reduce the number of commuting trips, and reducing travel time of public transit would be a better strategy to attract more passengers during peak hours. Moreover, reasonable land use planning, such as building more bus stops around commuters’ home location, would be a long term and fundamental approach to reduce mobile-source emissions and attract more public transit passengers.

Examining the Effects of the Built Environment on Travel Mode Choice across Different Age Groups in Seoul using a Random Forest Method

2021 ◽  
pp. 036119812110007
Author(s):  
Kyusik Kim ◽  
Kyusang Kwon ◽  
Mark W. Horner
Keyword(s):  
Random Forest ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Mode Choice ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Travel Mode ◽  
Linear Relationships ◽  
Heterogeneous Effects ◽  
Choice Analysis ◽  
Travel Mode Choice ◽  
Selection For

It is important to analyze factors that influence travel mode choice and to predict individual mode choice because this shapes people’s movement and determines their level of mobility. While there have been studies investigating how built-environment elements are associated with travel mode choice, most efforts have neglected evaluating the heterogeneity of effects that the built environment has on travel mode choice across different age groups. This study aims to examine the effects of the built environment in influencing travel mode choice across age groups in Seoul, South Korea, using a random forest approach. Our random forest model demonstrates what factors are important and how they are associated with the effects on travel mode choice. As a result, the built environment has a greater impact on the subway selection for older adults than other age groups and the random forest approach captures non-linear relationships between certain predictors and travel mode choices. Applying this approach to the travel mode choice analysis, we can examine the heterogeneous effects of the built environment on travel mode choice across different age groups.

The indirect effect of the built environment on travel mode choice: A focus on recent movers

2021 ◽  
Vol 91 ◽  
pp. 102983 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonas De Vos ◽  
Long Cheng ◽  
Md. Kamruzzaman ◽  
Frank Witlox
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
Mode Choice ◽  
Travel Mode ◽  
Travel Mode Choice

Influences of rural built environment on travel mode choice of rural residents: The case of rural Sichuan

2020 ◽  
Vol 85 ◽  
pp. 102708 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yibin Ao ◽  
Yuting Zhang ◽  
Yan Wang ◽  
Yunfeng Chen ◽  
Linchuan Yang
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Mode Choice ◽  
Rural Residents ◽  
Travel Mode ◽  
Travel Mode Choice

scholarly journals Park and ride study at light rapid transit (LRT) stations in Puchong, Malaysia

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 1730
Author(s):  
Boon Hoe GOH ◽  
Phang Han Xiang ◽  
Yuen Choon Wah ◽  
Kang Byung Gyoo
Keyword(s):  
Travel Time ◽  
Choice Model ◽  
Mode Choice ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Travel Distance ◽  
Rapid Transit ◽  
Travel Mode ◽  
Trip Purpose ◽  
Park And Ride ◽  
Travel Mode Choice

This paper explored the factors influencing commuter’s preferences of using park and ride (PnR), by investigating their travel mode choice behaviour, and assessing the effectiveness of PnR facilities. Binary logistic regression (BLR) was used to develop travel mode choice model which provides insight into commuter’s considerations contributing to the utilisation of PnR facility. Several scenarios were modelled to investigate the effect of policy changes on commuter’s travel mode shift, which could be essential in formulating effective strategy to promote the use of PnR. The results revealed working trip, short travel time (< 15 mins) and medium long travel distance (1–3 km), were the main considerations of commuter using PnR. The significant influencing factors were determined as travel distance from origin to departing station and from arriving distance to destination, trip purpose, frequency of using light rapid transit (LRT), education level and occupation. 3 scenarios were modelled which revealed that provision of parking subsidy, medium travel distance (around 10 km) and medium travel time (around 20 mins) encouraged commuter to use PnR while travelling in group discourage the use of PnR. 

scholarly journals How Urban Form Characteristics at Both Trip Ends Influence Mode Choice: Evidence from TOD vs. Non-TOD Zones of the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 3403
Author(s):  
Arefeh Nasri ◽  
Lei Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Travel Behavior ◽  
Urban Form ◽  
Mode Choice ◽  
Discrete Choice Models ◽  
Sustainable Transportation ◽  
Lower Probability ◽  
Transit Oriented Development ◽  
Travel Mode ◽  
Travel Mode Choice

Understanding travel behavior and its relationship with built environment is crucial for sustainable transportation and land-use policy-making. This study provides additional insights into the linkage between the built environment and travel mode choice by looking at the built environment characteristics at both the trip origin and destination in the context of transit-oriented development (TOD). The objective of this research is to provide a better understanding of how travel mode choice is influenced by the built environment surrounding both trip end locations. Specifically, it investigates the effect of transit-oriented development policy and the way it affects people’s mode choice decisions. This is accomplished by developing discrete choice models and consideration of urban form characteristics at both trip ends. Our findings not only confirmed the important role the built environment plays in influencing mode choice, but also highlighted the influence of policies, such as TOD, at both trip end locations. Results suggest that the probability of choosing transit and non-motorized modes is higher for trips originating and ending in TOD areas. However, the magnitude of this TOD effect is larger at trip origin compared to destination. Higher residential and employment densities at both trips ends are also associated with lower probability of auto and higher probability of transit and non-motorized mode choices.

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