Factors Influencing the Choice of Travel Mode in Inclement Weather Conditions in Indian Cities

Authors

  • Parampreet Kaur

  • Uttam Kumar Banerjee

  • Abraham George

Keywords:

socioeconomic status, inclement weather conditions, affordability, comfort, trip duration, reliability, maneuverability

Abstract

Indian roads in medium size cities have witnessed large number of two wheeler users in the recent years It is observed that their volume varies according to the prevailing weather conditions Although efficient mode selection in inclement weather conditions is an important issue for the convenience of commuters their socioeconomic condition is a major governing factor for modal shift The study aims to understand the relationship of socioeconomic status with mode change in inclement weather conditions with respect to work trips of two wheeler users It also tries to understand the importance of affordability comfort trip duration reliability and maneuverability across different socioeconomic classes

How to Cite

Parampreet Kaur, Uttam Kumar Banerjee, & Abraham George. (2016). Factors Influencing the Choice of Travel Mode in Inclement Weather Conditions in Indian Cities. Global Journals of Research in Engineering, 16(J3), 41–55. Retrieved from https://engineeringresearch.org/index.php/GJRE/article/view/1461

Factors Influencing the Choice of Travel Mode in Inclement Weather Conditions in Indian Cities

Published

2016-05-15