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AuthorAbdullah, Muhammad
AuthorDias, Charitha
AuthorMuley, Deepti
AuthorShahin, Md.
Available date2022-10-19T10:04:35Z
Publication Date2020-11
Publication NameTransportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trip.2020.100255
CitationAbdullah, M., Dias, C., Muley, D., & Shahin, M. (2020). Exploring the impacts of COVID-19 on travel behavior and mode preferences. Transportation research interdisciplinary perspectives, 8, 100255.
ISSN2590-1982
URIhttps://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85095935653&origin=inward
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/35230
AbstractVarious measures were recommended or imposed by the governments to control the spread of COVID-19. Travel behaviors are significantly influenced due to such measures. However, people have various travel needs ranging from grocery shopping to work. This study examines the changes that occurred in travel behavior due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were collected through an online questionnaire survey that included questions on trip purpose, mode choice, distance traveled, and frequency of trips before and during COVID-19. 1203 responses were collected from various countries around the world. Results explained that trip purpose, mode choice, distance traveled, and frequency of trips for the primary travel were significantly different before and during the pandemic. Further, the majority of trips were made for shopping during the pandemic. There was a significant shift from public transport to private transport and non-motorized modes. People placed a higher priority on the pandemic related concerns while choosing a mode during the pandemic as compared to the general concerns. Gender, car ownership, employment status, travel distance, the primary purpose of traveling, and pandemic-related underlying factors during COVID-19 were found to be significant predictors of mode choice during the pandemic. Outcomes of this study could be useful in transport planning and policymaking during pandemics based on the travel needs of people. In particular, government authorities could utilize such knowledge for planning smart and partial lockdowns. Service providers, e.g., taxi companies and retailers, could use such information to better plan their services and operations.
Languageen
PublisherElsevierLtd.
SubjectCOVID-19
Travel behavior
Modal shift
Travel patterns
Mode choice
TitleExploring the impacts of COVID-19 on travel behavior and mode preferences
TypeArticle
Volume Number8
dc.accessType Open Access


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