Investigating the Key Components of Walking Behaviour in Baghdad City
Abstract In Iraq, walking is primarily used for short trips despite its importance as a sustainable mode of transportation. To improve walking as a means of transportation, it should be considered in transportation planning. This study aims to investigate the factors influencing walking behaviour in...
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Published in | IOP conference series. Earth and environmental science Vol. 1232; no. 1; pp. 12052 - 12062 |
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Main Authors | , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Bristol
IOP Publishing
01.09.2023
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Online Access | Get full text |
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Summary: | Abstract
In Iraq, walking is primarily used for short trips despite its importance as a sustainable mode of transportation. To improve walking as a means of transportation, it should be considered in transportation planning. This study aims to investigate the factors influencing walking behaviour in Baghdad City from the perspective of road users. An electronic self-designed questionnaire was utilized to gather information, consisting of two parts. The first part includes demographic questions while the second part includes questions related to walking preferences, timing, destinations, and obstacles. The results indicate that 26.242% of respondents prefer walking while 37.113% may walk if the conditions are favourable and 36.645% prefer other modes of transportation. The key factors influencing walking effectiveness are car ownership, trip distance, weather conditions, and availability of safe walking infrastructure. |
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ISSN: | 1755-1307 1755-1315 |
DOI: | 10.1088/1755-1315/1232/1/012052 |