Public Transport Choice Behavior Model of Short Trip under the Subtropical Climate

Due to the elderly’s limited physical ability, their mode choice behavior with particular demand for the traffic system is significantly distinguished compared to young people. The emergence of Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) and Shared Autonomous Vehicles (SAVs) will allow the elderly to travel independently and offer more mode choices. However, emerging vehicles will continue to coexist with other traditional modes such as public transport. This paper aims to explore the internal mechanism of the elderly’s choice behavior among public transport, AVs, and SAVs. We integrated the relevant factors by expanding the ecological model and used the Multiple Indicators and Multiple Causes (MIMIC) model to analyze the constructs’ relationship. The results show that the elderly believe that public transport, AVs, and SAVs are useful and convenient travel modes for themselves, affecting intention significantly. In addition, the elderly’s well-being and social influence during travel are also significant constructs for their behavioral intention. The research could provide academic supports for the traffic management departments when making relevant policies and measures for the elderly.

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Modeling a Distance-Based Preferential Fare Scheme for Park-and-Ride Services in a Multimodal Transport Network

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13052644 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (5) ◽

pp. 2644

Author(s):

Xinyuan Chen ◽

Ruyang Yin ◽

Qinhe An ◽

Yuan Zhang

Keyword(s):

Public Transport ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Choice Behavior ◽

Programming Model ◽

Choice Model ◽

User Equilibrium ◽

Transport Network ◽

Park And Ride ◽

Multimodal Transport ◽

Transport Modes

This paper investigates a distance-based preferential fare scheme for park-and-ride (P&R) services in a multimodal transport network. P&R is a sustainable commuting approach in large urban areas where the service coverage rate of conventional public transport modes (e.g., train and bus) is poor/low. However, P&R services in many cities are less attractive compared to auto and other public transport modes, especially for P&R facilities sited far away from the city center. To address this issue, this paper proposes a distance-based preferential fare scheme for P&R services in which travelers who choose the P&R mode get a discount. The longer the distance they travel by train, the better the concessional price they get. A multimodal transport network equilibrium model with P&R services is developed to evaluate the impacts of the proposed distance-based fare scheme. The travelers’ mode choice behavior is modeled by the multinomial logit (MNL) discrete choice model, and their route choice behavior is depicted by the user equilibrium condition. A mathematical programming model is then built and subsequently solved by the outer approximation method. Numerical simulations demonstrate that the proposed distance-based preferential fare scheme can effectively motivate travelers to use a P&R service and significantly enhance the transport network’s performance.

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A consumer choice behavior model for the substitutable products

ICSSSM12 ◽

10.1109/icsssm.2012.6252188 ◽

2012 ◽

Author(s):

Yi Xiong ◽

Jiazhen Huo

Keyword(s):

Consumer Choice ◽

Choice Behavior ◽

Behavior Model ◽

Substitutable Products ◽

Consumer Choice Behavior

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Factors influencing changes in modal choice in the Toronto region

Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering ◽

10.1139/l96-916 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 23 (5) ◽

pp. 1092-1098

Author(s):

Robert D'abadie ◽

Bruce G. Hutchinson

Keyword(s):

Public Transport ◽

High Density ◽

Urban Transport ◽

Sustainable Transport ◽

Choice Behaviour ◽

Market Segments ◽

Transport Choice ◽

Journey To Work ◽

Parking Pricing ◽

Pricing Schemes

The paper summarizes the changes in modal transport choice behaviour that occurred in the Toronto region between 1986 and 1991. The evidence presented shows that the region has become more dependent on automobile travel, making the sustainable transport targets adopted by Canada even more difficult to achieve. These changes are analyzed in terms of (i) changes in the size of the socio-demographic market segments that influence modal transport choice, (ii) changes in the choice probabilities of these market segments, and (iii) changes in the spatial structure of the Toronto region. The socio-demographic changes during the 1986–1991 period are less favourable to public transport and the probabilities of selecting public transport for the journey to work have decreased substantially for most of the market segments. The paper shows the overwhelming influence of development density on modal transport choice and the beneficial influence of adjacent high density employment and residential densities on the use of nonmotorized travel. The paper argues that the excessive auto-dependency of the Toronto region is likely to change only if high density suburban development forms are created and comprehensive road and parking pricing schemes introduced. Key words: urban transport, transport mode choice, public transport, regional development.

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