Analysis of Non-workers Activity-Travel Mode Choice Behaviour for the Effective Usage of Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure

Abstract

Homemakers, the unemployed, and retirees are examples of non-workers who typically have a greater amount of time than workers. As a result, their travel patterns, and reactions to changes in travel management measures are distinct from those of working individuals. This study provides statistical and exploratory analysis of the activity-travel node choice patterns of non-workers in Bangalore North. The study uses primary activity-travel survey data obtained by conducting person to person questionnaire survey. The data obtained provides an overview of socioeconomic characteristics and activity-travel behavior of non-workers for various activities. Public, private, and NMT vehicles are the different modes considered when determining the choice of mode of travel for the effective usage of sustainable transportation infrastructure. According to the Multinomial Logistic Regression (MNLR) analysis carried out for this study, the main factors that significantly affect non-workers’ choice of mode are gender, two-wheeler ownership, travel time, and travel distance. The analysis also reveals that non-workers don’t prefer using public transit for most of their activities. To encourage non-workers to commute more regularly by public transport, transportation professionals and governments may view this as a crucial topic for future development and planning.