Exploring the trip chaining behaviour of public transport users in Melbourne
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
2010
Subject Area
mode - rail, mode - tram/light rail, place - australasia, ridership - commuting
Keywords
Trip chaining, Public transport, Journey to work
Abstract
This paper explores trip chaining behaviour of Melbourne residents using evidence from a household travel survey. The research literature has suggested that trip-making behaviour has grown increasingly complex as modern life has become busier and people grow time-poor. Complex trip chains have been said to require flexible travel modes, and for this reason some research has suggested that public transport is limited in this regard compared to the private car. Results of this study show that between 1994 and 1999 the complexity of trip chains was relatively stable and the complexity of chains was found to be larger for rail and tram than for car-based trips. Disaggregate analyses compare the complexity of chains based on work versus non-work chains, the purpose of stops on the chain, and whether the chain entered the central city of Melbourne or not. Overall these findings suggest a less bleak outlook for public transport ridership in a travel future which is said to be becoming more complex.
Rights
Permission to publish the abstract has been given by Elsevier, copyright remains with them.
Recommended Citation
Currie, G. & Delbosc A. (2010). Exploring the trip chaining behaviour of public transport users in Melbourne. Transport Policy, Vol. 18, (1), Pp. 204-210.
Comments
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