Modelling induced mode switch behaviour in Bangladesh: A multinomial logistic regression approach

A Multinomial logistic regression model determined that flyovers have a significant impact on induced travel mode switch behaviour of individuals. Induced mode switch made by non-flyover road users are also reported. The study found that flyover users were three times more likely to shift their travel mode to private transport in order to save travel time compared to the flyover users who did not change their travel mode. This research suggests that the benefits of travel time savings for each travel mode should be taken into account when providing or evaluating new transport infrastructure. Otherwise, traffic congestion will return due to an increase of private transport, and will minimize the benefits of travel time savings.