Investigating factors affecting the mode choices of commuters in Kuwait city & surrounding urban areas: Strategies for a higher quality and more sustainable public transport system

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-76
Author(s):  
Esraa Jamal ◽  
David Scott ◽  
Ahmed Idris ◽  
Gordon Lovegrove
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Cultural Factors ◽  
Sustainable Transportation ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Transportation Problems ◽  
Transportation Projects

Abstract This paper reports on the social, cultural, and demographic factors affecting Kuwaiti commuters. The objectives were to 1) investigate the awareness of Kuwaitis of transportation problems, 2) examine the perceptions of Kuwaitis of daily traffic congestion and how it affects them emotionally and physically, and the main objective 3) study the attitudes of Kuwaitis towards using public buses. An online survey was used to examine these factors, and a sample of five hundred transportation system users was obtained. The primary findings showed significant associations between the use of public transport buses and the user’s nationality, gender, age, education, and income level. Men are 2.6 times more likely to use buses, and non-Kuwaiti residents are 6.4 times more likely to use them. In relation to the perceptions of daily traffic congestion, findings indicate that with increase in travel time, commuters, in general, developed more negative feelings, such as exhaustion and stress. A large proportion of the sample population is aware of current local transportation problems and future transportation projects. The results of this study fill a gap in the knowledge of the socioeconomic and cultural factors that influence the success of sustainable public transportation solutions to the traffic challenges found in Kuwait. This knowledge is also crucial to foreign consultants working on planning and transportation projects in the region. It is recommended that officials use this new knowledge on cultural factors to develop integrated land use and transportation plans of the urban areas in Kuwait and to develop more effective and sustainable transportation demand management policies in support of UN Sustainable Development Goals that Kuwait has signed up to pursue.

scholarly journals Evaluasi Perilaku (Consumer Behavior) Pengguna Dan Operator Angkutan Umum Perkotaan

2010 ◽  
Vol 22 (12) ◽  
pp. 1272-1281
Author(s):  
Sri Atun
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Mass Transit ◽  
The Other

In the context of public transport and urban areas, the main problem faced is traffic congestion. Ihismn be mused m; many things, such as traffic discipline is relatively low, not optimal role has not beenimplemented angktuan general and mass transit in urban areas optimally. Conduct public Searaurban transport users have not shown good discipline. On the other side of the urban public transportavailable was impressed not planned on a needs basis. Type of public transportation in some areascontinue to grow with the reason for fleet renewal, while tlze aging of the existing jl.t is still operating.Condud public transport operators in urban areas seem to find profit without regard to rules that should be applied.

scholarly journals TRAVEL MODE CHOICE INTENTION IN REDUCING TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN KAJANG, SELANGOR

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wan Noratikah Wahidah Wan Ghazali ◽  
Zakiah Ponrahono ◽  
Syahriah Bachok ◽  
Amir Hamzah Sharaai ◽  
Noor Suzilawati Rabe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Mode Choice ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Travel Behaviour ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Sustainable Transportation ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Mode Shift

The intentions behind a person’s choice of transportation mode is vital information to have in strategic planning for a sustainable transportation system, and is very useful in predicting the behaviours of people. This paper was conducted to identify people's preferences of public transport. Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) as the psychological determinant, three main indicators, attitude, subjective norm and perceived behavioural control (PBC), were explored to identify the mode choice of public transportation among the residents of Kajang. The data was obtained through questionnaires by employing a multistage sampling technique, where 348 respondents were approached. Partial Least Square (PLS) analysis showed that attitude was the dominant indicator among residents of Kajang for modes of public transport. This paper will contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the theory of mobility and travel behaviour, as well as act as baseline data for predicting people’s travel behaviour in future mode shift strategies dealing with everyday issues of traffic, such as congestion.

scholarly journals Peranan Penggunaan Transportasi Publik di Perkotaan (Studi Kasus Penggunaan Kereta Commuterline Indonesia Rute Jakarta-Bekasi)

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Hendra Wijayanto
Keyword(s):  
Population Growth ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Human Mobility ◽  
Complex Solution ◽  
Transportation Services ◽  
Transportation Problems ◽  
Important Means ◽  
Big Cities

Public transport is an important means of development for life. The importance of transportation is reflected in the increasing need for transportation services for human mobility and goods as a result of the increasing population growth and the development of settlements in big cities. One type of transportation that can be used as an alternative to overcome the problems of public transportation needs above is the train. Trains that are a means of transportation with many advantages such as low pollution, free of traffic, bulk, cheaper cost, and also save time.With the various advantages possessed by the train above, is expected to be a consideration in order to become an increasingly complex solution of transportation problems in urban areas.

scholarly journals Service Quality and Satisfaction with City Bus Public Transport, Kota Kinabalu Sabah

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.36) ◽  
pp. 78
Author(s):  
Abdullahi Ali Mohamed ◽  
Chong Yau Giou ◽  
Lawal Billa ◽  
Mohd. Ahmadullah Farooqi
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Income Group ◽  
City Bus ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Bus Service ◽  
Mode Of Transport

The urban public transportation is an important network system that many urban residences have come to rely on for accessibility and linkage to key urban areas. Although in many urban centers, private transport services is also a preferred mode of transport for many people, however, the significance of public transport remains a perceived need of the city from the standpoint of efficient and timely link between urban areas, control of traffic congestion, and impact on the urban air quality. For the public to maintain their patronage in public transport, reasonable public satisfaction with the services offered is indispensable. Kota Kinabalu city bus is a government-operated bus company started in 2009, but is gradually loosing public interest with low patronage, resulting in increase in personal vehicle traffic. This study aims to understand the reasons for low user patronage of city bus service by investigating the efficiency and quality of service provided. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected using questionnaire survey and open ended interview. Data is analyzed using inferential statistics analysis and factor analysis. Findings reveals that majority of the users are female of Malaysia nationality in age group 18-24 years and predominantly from low-income group. Overall users rated satisfaction is low because poor services in key area such as Disabled-friend Facility, Bus Network Coverage, Overcrowding and Vehicle Cleanliness. Comfort and Safety were also a major area of concern. It was evident from the study that the users are willing to pay more for improved quality City but. It can thus be inferred that the users of public bus service are not necessarily looking for cheap services but will appreciate improved services at the reasonable price  

scholarly journals Congestion, Road Safety, and the Effectiveness of Public Policies in Urban Areas

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (18) ◽  
pp. 5092 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Albalate ◽  
Xavier Fageda
Keyword(s):  
Public Transportation ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Road Safety ◽  
Public Policies ◽  
Sustainable Transportation ◽  
Urban Traffic ◽  
Road Accidents ◽  
Local Policy ◽  
Sustainable Mobility

Congestion and road accidents are both considered essential challenges for sustainable mobility in large cities, but their relationship is only partially explored by the literature. In this paper, we empirically examine different public policies aimed at reducing urban traffic congestion but which may also have indirect effects on road accidents and casualties. We use data from 25 large urban areas in Spain for the period 2008–2017 and apply econometric methods to investigate how a variety of public policies do affect both negative externalities. Although the relationship between congestion and road safety is complex, we find that the promotion of certain modes of public transportation and the regulation of parking spaces may contribute to making cities more sustainable, both in terms of the time spent traveling and the probability of being affected by an accident. Considering whether policies addressing congestion improve or damage road safety as an indirect result is a useful approach for local policy-makers and planners in their attempt to get sustainable transportation outcomes.

scholarly journals Parametric Study of Factors Affecting Lateral Stability of a Public Transportation Vehicle

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-86
Author(s):  
Vania Katherine Mulia ◽  
◽  
Fitri Endrasari ◽  
Djati Wibowo ◽  
Ibham Veza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Lateral Stability ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Transportation Vehicle ◽  
Indirect Relationship ◽  
Rear Tire

The availability of public transport is one of the solutions to traffic congestion in Jakarta. Focusing on angkot, one of the public transport types in Jakarta, this study discusses a model and simulations to investigate several factors that affect its lateral stability. Those factors include rear tire inflation pressure, passenger configuration, velocity, and downhill inclination angle. The results show that the stability of an angkot is proportional to the rear tires cornering stiffness. It also has an indirect relationship with the passenger configuration within the angkot. Moreover, the stability of an angkot decreases as its velocity and the angle of the inclined road increase. In general, this study is expected to have a contribution to the development of public transport in Jakarta, especially angkot.

scholarly journals GIS-Based Survey over the Public Transport Strategy: An Instrument for Economic and Sustainable Urban Traffic Planning

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Gabriela Droj ◽  
Laurențiu Droj ◽  
Ana-Cornelia Badea
Keyword(s):  
Network Analysis ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Urban Traffic ◽  
The Public ◽  
Real Time Traffic ◽  
The Impact

Traffic has a direct impact on local and regional economies, on pollution levels and is also a major source of discomfort and frustration for the public who have to deal with congestion, accidents or detours due to road works or accidents. Congestion in urban areas is a common phenomenon nowadays, as the main arteries of cities become congested during peak hours or when there are additional constraints such as traffic accidents and road works that slow down traffic on road sections. When traffic increases, it is observed that some roads are predisposed to congestion, while others are not. It is evident that both congestion and urban traffic itself are influenced by several factors represented by complex geospatial data and the spatial relationships between them. In this paper were integrated mathematical models, real time traffic data with network analysis and simulation procedures in order to analyze the public transportation in Oradea and the impact on urban traffic. A mathematical model was also adapted to simulate the travel choices of the population of the city and of the surrounding villages. Based on the network analysis, traffic analysis and on the traveling simulation, the elements generating traffic congestion in the inner city can be easily determined. The results of the case study are emphasizing that diminishing the traffic and its effects can be obtained by improving either the public transport density or its accessibility.

scholarly journals Behavior of Traffic Congestion and Public Transport in Eight Large Cities in Latin America during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 4703
Author(s):  
Renato Andara ◽  
Jesús Ortego-Osa ◽  
Melva Inés Gómez-Caicedo ◽  
Rodrigo Ramírez-Pisco ◽  
Luis Manuel Navas-Gracia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Johns Hopkins Hospital ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
Public Data ◽  
The Impact

This comparative study analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on motorized mobility in eight large cities of five Latin American countries. Public institutions and private organizations have made public data available for a better understanding of the contagion process of the pandemic, its impact, and the effectiveness of the implemented health control measures. In this research, data from the IDB Invest Dashboard were used for traffic congestion as well as data from the Moovit© public transport platform. For the daily cases of COVID-19 contagion, those published by Johns Hopkins Hospital University were used. The analysis period corresponds from 9 March to 30 September 2020, approximately seven months. For each city, a descriptive statistical analysis of the loss and subsequent recovery of motorized mobility was carried out, evaluated in terms of traffic congestion and urban transport through the corresponding regression models. The recovery of traffic congestion occurs earlier and faster than that of urban transport since the latter depends on the control measures imposed in each city. Public transportation does not appear to have been a determining factor in the spread of the pandemic in Latin American cities.

Development on Water Transport System in Sri Lanka with Available Water Resources

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 3458-3465
Author(s):  
T.D.C. Pushpakumara ◽  
◽  
U.L.P. Nimesh ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Transport System ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Past History ◽  
Network Connectivity ◽  
Google Earth ◽  
Inland Waterways ◽  
Western Province ◽  
Water Transportation

Traffic congestion is an enormous problem at peak hours in western province. Existing transport system is not capable to overcome these complexity situations. Therefore, Srilankan government needs to find out different mode of transport to save time and money and finally economy of the country. In the past history, there was a rich water transportation system over the country. Specially, the western province has a well-distributed network of inland waterways, comprising of main rivers, streams, canals, lakes, and tanks. Most of the time, the existing waterways were used for freight transportation (timber, sand, brick, and tiles. compare to Public transportation. The study is to determine the efficient use of waterways for the public transportation focusing the travel time and fuel consumption. The existing water way network was map and find availability of other network connectivity using ArcGIS and Google Earth Pro software. Then compare it with an existing public transportation mode (bus) and checked the suitability of usage of water transportation as an alternative to reduce the existing traffic congestion problem. And proposed water way transport system, that capable of potential and strategic way to reduce the traffic congestion problem in Colombo and its sub urban areas.

The Role of Mass Transport for Sustainable Public Transit in Developing Cities

2018 ◽  
pp. 416-442
Author(s):  
Belew Dagnew Bogale
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Traffic Management ◽  
Public Transit ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Sustainable Transportation ◽  
The Public ◽  
Developing Cities ◽  
Recent Project ◽  
Transit Performance

The need for an efficient public mass transportation system in the context of developing countries can well be overemphasized since a majority of the urban population continues to be either captive walkers or users of the public transport facility. In Addis Ababa, inadequacy of public transit and improper traffic management issues are dominant problems. Evidence indicates that solutions related to traffic congestion and accidents are still left behind the city. However, it is expected that the recent project interventions and initiatives will enhance the capability of the public transit to deliver effective and sustainable transportation. This chapter evaluates the public transit performance, the initiatives towards terminals, and the future models for implementation. It concludes that an integrated public mass transit system is vital to a sustainable future public transport in developing cities in general and in Addis Ababa in particular. Recommendations are forwarded in the chapter.

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