PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL CHOICES: A MODE SHIFT FROM CAR DEPENDENCY TRAVEL IN NEW CAIRO, EGYPT: INSIGHTS FROM STATED PREFERENCE
The selection of a travel mode is a complex process influenced by various factors, including habits, lifestyle, psychological elements, and the built environment. Interact with these elements, and their influence varies based on contextual factors such as urban settings, cultural nuances, and travel patterns. The mode shift from car emerges as a compelling focus, necessitating a comprehensive exploration of the influential factors that underlie the change in travel preferences. In rapidly urbanizing areas like New Cairo, the challenges posed by functional zoning and the lack of pedestrian-friendly infrastructure present obstacles to advancing sustainable mobility. This raises a fundamental question: Are residents willing to transition to more sustainable travel choices if viable alternatives and friendly environment are provided, and what variables can influence a shift away from car dependency? To address this question effectively, a hypothetical scenario becomes indispensable. This study delves into these influential factors, utilizing a binary logistic regression analysis based on data from a comprehensive stated preference survey integrated with GIS. The survey captures resident preferences across demographic characteristics, travel patterns, and the built environment, while the logistic regression method provides a nuanced understanding of how variables interact to influence travel mode shifts. The study's conclusion underscores the significance of density, employment status, car captivity, and work location. The complex nature of these factors underscores the critical necessity to incorporate them into urban planning initiatives. This entails the development of comprehensible frameworks that effectively facilitate the transition towards sustainable travel choices.
Travel Choices Preferences, Mode Shift, Car Dependency, Stated Preference, New Cairo, Egypt.