City of Arlington: Exploring shared travel behavior of university students
By Shared-Use Mobility Center
Jan 2, 2023
Title: Exploring shared travel behavior of university students
Authors: Roya Etminani-Ghasrodashti (University of Texas at Arlington), Greg Hladik (University of Texas at Arlington), Sharareh Kermanshachi (University of Texas at Arlington), Jay Michael Rosenberger (University of Texas at Arlington), Muhammad Arif Khan (University of Texas at Arlington), Ann Foss (City of Arlington)
Published in: Transportation Planning and Technology
Publication Date: January 2023
Abstract: This study aims to identify young adults’ travel behavior using ridesharing services. We analyze data from an online survey of university students, regarding three free ridesharing services, including fixed-route, on-demand, and shared autonomous vehicles (SAVs). Ordinal regression and structural equation model (SEM) are employed to explore the frequency of service usage. Results indicate that most students had never taken a ride by available ridesharing services due to their preferences for using private vehicles and lack of service information. Regression results reveal that individuals’ usual mode of transportation and residential location significantly influence ridesharing behavior. Our results also show significant associations between travel attitudes and students’ travel behavior. We also found that shared on-demand and autonomous vehicle services could complement fixed-route services. Further research is needed on the link between young people’s adoption of integrated ridesharing transportation services.