Modelling induced travel demand in a developing country: evidence from Dhaka, Bangladesh

• DOI: 10.1016/j.trpro.2020.08.108
• Publication Date: 2020-09-15T21:25:51Z
• Authors: Mohammad Lutfur R...; Douglas Baker; M. Shafiq-Ur Rahman
• Keywords: Kilometer

This research evaluates induced travel demand with the construction of transport infrastructure, using flyovers as a case study. Induced is defined an increase in result any capacity transportation system. However, relatively little known about effects flyover infrastructure developing countries. endeavours to answer question whether induces kilometers or trips. The objectives this are estimate average distance and trip frequencies based on socio-economic characteristics non-flyover users; measure kilometres trips caused by flyovers; model Using purposive sampling techniques, both intercept survey online questionnaire were conducted collect data from 1060 vehicle users who used roads Dhaka. An independent samples t-test estimated that there statistically significant difference between users. made these two groups also reported. linear multiple regression model, study found number frequency increased 0.350 owing one-minute savings their time. findings contribute guide policies include when constructing new roadway facilities, particularly Dhaka other cities