Modeling the travel behaviour of Karachi commuters | |
| Author | Memon, Abdul Qadeer |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.TE-02-01 |
| Subject(s) | Choice of transportation Transportation -- Mathematical models |
| Note | A research study submitted in paitial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Civil Engineering |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. TE-02-01 |
| Abstract | This study attempted to model the travel behavior of Karachi commuters. Revealed Preference (RP) data and Stated Preference (SP) data was used. The socioeconomic characteristics of respondents such as age, sex, individual and family monthly income, size of household, number of car and motorcycle ownership were found to affect the mode choice. The service attributes of alternative modes were represented by three variables in vehicle travel time, out of vehicle travel time and total travel cost. Different Multinomial and Nested logit model were developed and compared. The most suitable models were selected based on the satisfaction with all statistic tests. It was revealed that MNL model is better than NL model in this situation. The most suitable logit models for RP and SP data were used to predict the existing and future modal share. The obtained MNL models were applied to predict the impacts of different policies in the context of gaining more riders to bus (for present situation) and to Magnetic Train (for future situation). Suitable policy was to reduce the total travel time by providing express bus service and bus lanes, while for magnetic train, feeder bus service, park & tide, kiss & ride facility and relocating existing bus stops and bus routes near to the magnetic train stations, were suggested. |
| Year | 2003 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. TE-02-01 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Civil Engineering |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Transportation Engineering (TE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Sano, Kazushi; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Yordphol Tanaboriboon ;Pannapa Herabat; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Japan.; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2003 |