Research Article

Exploring the Influence of Attitudes to Walking and Cycling on Commute Mode Choice Using a Hybrid Choice Model

Table 1

Objective variables used in models and description.

Variable nameVariable description

Individual characteristics
Age1 = below 35 years old; 2 = 35 to 55 years old; 3 = over 55 years old
Gender1 = male; 2 = female
Education1 = low (junior school); 2 = medium (junior college); 3 = high (bachelor, master, or Ph.D.)
Occupation1 = government-related job; 2 = others
Income1 = less than 2000 ¥; 2 = 2000–8000 ¥; 3 = more than 8000 ¥
Bus card1 = individual with a bus card; 2 = without a bus card
Driver license1 = individual with a driver license; 2 = without a driver license

Household characteristics
Household children1 = household with one or more children; 2 = without children
Car ownership1 = household with one or more cars available; 2 = without
Bicycle ownership1 = household with one or more bicycles available; 2 = without

Mode choice
Mode choice1 = walking and cycling; 2 = others