Factors Influencing Commuter Travel Mode Choice - A Study of Travel Survey Data in the Puget Sound Region of the Northwestern United States

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10.2991/978-94-6463-304-7_24How to use a DOI?

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Commuting mode; multinomial logit regression; transportation planning; non-motorized travel

Abstract

Urban commuters are the main participants in urban transportation, directly affecting the planning, design, and operation of urban transportation strategies. The study of commuting modes is a current research hotspot, and studying the effects of factors such as age, gender, and employ on travel mode choices has important reference value for improving urban transportation problems. This research focused on commuters in the Puget Sound area of the Pacific Northwest of the United States, delves into various factors influencing travel mode choices, aiming to provide empirical references for urban transportation planning and management. Using chi-square tests, one-way ANOVA, and multinomial logit regression models, the study found that age, gender, education level, employment status, work location, and commuting frequency significantly influence travel modes. Specifically, the age group of 18-64 years prefers non-motorized transportation; most commuters favor non-motorized transportation regardless of the frequency of commuting; the variability in work location affects travel choices, and a higher level of education increases the tendency towards non-motorized transportation. Moreover, part-time employees lean more towards non-motorized transportation, whereas full-time employees are more inclined to use public/shared transportation, and males are more prone to non-motorized commuting compared to females. The findings of this study provide robust strategic references for urban transportation decision-makers, aiming to foster efficient planning and management of urban transportation.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Xinyu Shi
AU  - Zhuoheng Ying
AU  - Zengzhi Zhang
AU  - Jingdi Fu
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/12/04
TI  - Factors Influencing Commuter Travel Mode Choice - A Study of Travel Survey Data in the Puget Sound Region of the Northwestern United States
BT  - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Digital Economy and Computer Application (DECA 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 222
EP  - 229
SN  - 2589-4900
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-304-7_24
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-304-7_24
ID  - Shi2023
ER  -