User Preference Analysis for an Integrated System of Bus Rapid Transit and On-Demand Shared Mobility Services in Amman, Jordan

Amman, the capital of Jordan, has experienced significant traffic congestion due to the rise in private vehicle ownership and limited public transportation services. A Stated Preference (SP) survey was conducted to determine public transportation users’ willingness to use the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)...

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Published in:Urban science 2023-12, Vol.7 (4), p.111
Main Authors: Altarifi, Farah, Louzi, Nawal, Abudayyeh, Dana, Alkhrissat, Tariq
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bus lines
bus rapid transit
Bus transport
Capital
congestion
Energy efficiency
Gender
Household size
Investigations
Mobility
multinomial logit
on-demand mobility
Ownership
Polls & surveys
Preferences
public transport service
Public transportation
Sociodemographics
Socioeconomic factors
stated preference survey
Supply and demand
Surveys
Traffic
Traffic congestion
Transportation services
Travel
Vehicles
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Summary:Amman, the capital of Jordan, has experienced significant traffic congestion due to the rise in private vehicle ownership and limited public transportation services. A Stated Preference (SP) survey was conducted to determine public transportation users’ willingness to use the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service. Another survey assessed the demand for an on-demand transit bus service with flexible and moderate costs, particularly for individuals far from the main BRT stations who need to reach them. Two models, Multinomial Logit (MNL) and Mixed Logit (ML), were utilized to understand user preferences for work-related trips. The study findings indicate that the cost of the trip and the waiting time are the two primary factors influencing public transport users’ choices. Furthermore, sociodemographic factors, such as age, income, household size, and current status, were found to have a significant impact. The results reveal that approximately 71% of participants would utilize an integrated public transportation system comprising BRT and on-demand services. The findings underscore the potential benefits of an integrated public transport system in addressing Amman’s traffic congestion. By combining BRT and on-demand services, the city can offer residents comfortable, affordable, and efficient transportation options, thus effectively mitigating congestion.
ISSN:2413-8851
2413-8851
DOI:10.3390/urbansci7040111