| Abstrakt: |
The distinction between 'captive' and 'choice' user categories has long been a prevalent framework in transportation literature and planning circles. While 'captive' users rely on a sole mode, 'choice' users intentionally choose a particular mode based on perceived benefits. However, this binary classification is increasingly critiqued for its failure to capture the complexities of non-transit users. Not all individuals reliant on cars necessarily fit the traditional definition of "captive" users. This study delves into a nuanced perspective on car dependency, focusing on the degree of attachment to cars, and aims to categorize car-captive individuals beyond traditional definition. Examining the feasibility and implications of such categorization, this research adopts a tailored approach within the context of New Cairo, Egypt. An online geo-referenced survey was employed to measure car dependency potential clustering. The survey encompassed demographic information, travel behaviours, car dependency motives, and experimental travel mode change scenarios. Participants were deliberately selected from a comparable built environment to mitigate external factors' influence. The analysis encompassed both descriptive and inferential statistics, employing IBM SPSS Statistics 22 for a two-step clustering approach. This method, utilizing log-likelihood, revealing inherent groupings in the dataset, elucidating unique clusters related to car dependency. Iterative attempts were made to create a cohesive model, focusing on key variables such as dependency extent, time, and distance. In conclusion, the study findings proposed two other clusters, ‘car reluctant’ and ‘car inclined’ which differ in their level of attachment to car and level of intervention. By exploring potential categorizations beyond the conventional binary, this research contributes to urban planning and transportation design, fostering a more sustainable and user-centric mobility system. Also, it offers insights into the choice dynamics and the rigid concept of ‘car captivity’. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
