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Exploring the mode change behavior of park-And-ride users

ST Islam, Z Liu, M Sarvi, T Zhu

Mathematical Problems in Engineering | Published : 2015

Abstract

This paper investigates the mode change behavior of park-And-ride (P&R) users, which is of considerable significance to analyze the effectiveness of P&R site on the commuters' travel mode change as well as the increase of public transport mode share. Data from an intercept interview survey conducted at different P&R facilities in Metropolitan Melbourne is used. A questionnaire containing revealed preference (RP) and stated preference (SP) questions is used to interview the individuals who park at the facility and catch public transport to go to city. This study firstly aims to know the factors affecting current travel behavior using RP data and secondly to investigate the importance of the f..

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The research was supported by SEED Fund in the Faculty of Engineering at Monash University. The authors would also like to thank Terry Chan for his help on designing a part of the questionnaire; Justin Sprigg, Karan Chandra, and Xiaoying Cao for their help on the survey data collection. Any omissions or errors are the responsibility of the authors.