Travel Mode Choices in connection to Metro Station by Multinomial Logit Model: A Case Study in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Authors

  • Ashraf Uddin Fahim Urban Planning Laboratory, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Iwate University Author
  • Masaaki Minami Urban Planning Laboratory, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Iwate University Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70917/fce-2025-017

Keywords:

Access, Egress, Para-transit , Feeder Modes , Multinomial Logit Model

Abstract

The interdependence of feeder modes plays a crucial role in an efficient transit system, yet limited research has explored this aspect in developing countries like Bangladesh. This study investigates the mode choice preferences for accessing and egressing metro stations in Dhaka, analyzing the impact of socio-economic factors and trip attributes. Using a multinomial logit model, the study identifies significant determinants, including age, income, gender, trip distance, vehicle waiting time, in-vehicle time, cost, availability, and comfort. The findings reveal that while private automobiles are unpopular, rickshaws and buses dominate as the preferred feeder modes due to their affordability and accessibility. Additionally, motorcycles emerge as a competitive option for last-mile connectivity. The study underscores the need for improved first and last mile connectivity to enhance metro usage in densely populated cities. The results provide valuable insights for policymakers to design sustainable transit strategies, encouraging multimodal integration and reducing dependency on private vehicles. Future research could explore land-use characteristics and station-area accessibility to further optimize feeder mode selection. 

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Travel Mode Choices in connection to Metro Station by Multinomial Logit Model: A Case Study in Dhaka, Bangladesh. (2026). Future Cities and Environment, 11. https://doi.org/10.70917/fce-2025-017 (Original work published 2025)