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Document Type |
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Article In Journal |
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Document Title |
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Development of Intercity Mode Choice Models for Saudi Arabia بناء نماذج النقل بين المدن للملكة العربية السعودية |
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Subject |
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Civil Engineering |
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Document Language |
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English |
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Abstract |
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Several mode choice models are developed all over the world to
predict the trip-maker choice of using a specific mode among a set of
transportation modes. This modeling is quite important from planning point
of view since the transportation systems usually receive huge investment. In
Saudi Arabia, there are some characteristics of intercity tripmakers that differ
from those of tripmakers in other countries. These characteristics include
cultural, socioeconomic, safety, and religious parameters.
In this study, the main purpose was to develop intercity mode choice
models for Saudi Arabia. The required data was collected from all major
cities throughout Saudi Arabia. Comprehensive questionnaires (Arabic and
English) were designed and distributed at airport terminals, bus terminals,
train stations, and at gasoline stations located midway between the cities under
study.
Behavioral mode-choice models were successfully built and validated
with an independent sample for work, Aumra and social trips. These models
indicated that in-vehicle travel time, out-of-pocket cost, number of family
members traveling together, monthly household income, travel distance,
nationality of the traveler, and number of cars owned by the family played a
role in decisions related to intercity mode-choices. These models will be
helpful in travel demand analysis for Saudi Airlines and Ministry of
Transportation. This conclusion will help government and public
transportation agencies and private carriers to make marginal decisions, and to
prevent under or over-design of their facilities. |
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ISSN |
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1319-1047 |
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Journal Name |
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Engineering Sciences Journal |
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Volume |
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17 |
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Issue Number |
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1 |
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Publishing Year |
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1427 AH
2006 AD |
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Number Of Pages |
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17 |
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Article Type |
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Article |
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Added Date |
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Sunday, October 11, 2009 |
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Researchers
| حسن مساعد الأحمدي | Hasan M. Al-Ahmadi | Researcher | | |
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