Prioritising Dhakas Urban Transport System

Gallagher, Robert L.

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“…On the other hand, cycling was neglected in Bangladesh, especially in urban areas. Cycling constitutes less than 2% of the modal share in Dhaka [76]. The results of our study also show figures similar to these statistics (Figure 2).…”

Section: Impacts Of Covid-19 On the Use Of Active Transport Modessupporting

confidence: 88%

Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Active Travel Mode Choice in Bangladesh: A Study from the Perspective of Sustainability and New Normal Situation

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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused incredible impacts on people’s travel behavior. Recent studies suggest that while the demand for public transport has decreased due to passengers’ inability to maintain physical distance inside this mode, the demand for private automobile and active transport modes (walking and cycling) has increased during the pandemic. Policymakers should take this opportunity given by the pandemic and encourage people to use active transport more in the new normal situation to achieve sustainable transportation outcomes. This study explores the expected change in active transport mode usage in the new normal situation in Bangladesh based on the data from a questionnaire survey. The study finds that 56% and 45% of the respondents were expected to increase travel by walking and cycling, respectively, during the new normal situation. On the other hand, 19% of the respondents were expected to do the opposite. The study further identifies the factors influencing the expected change in travel by active transport modes during the new normal situation by developing multinomial logistic regression models. Finally, this study proposes policies to increase active transport use beyond the pandemic and ensure sustainable mobility for city dwellers and their well-being.

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Section: Impacts Of Covid-19 On the Use Of Active Transport Modessupporting

confidence: 88%

Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Active Travel Mode Choice in Bangladesh: A Study from the Perspective of Sustainability and New Normal Situation

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“…Results also showed that the probability of purchasing a motorcycle increased if the respondent's household already owned a bicycle and the respondents perceived this mode useful for accessing a wide range of places and considered it faster than active transport modes. In Dhaka, modal shares of walking and bicycling are around 20% and less than 2%, respectively (Gallagher, 2017). Though walking is one of the major means of travel in Dhaka, the condition of pedestrian facilities is poor.…”

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“…A large portion of the roads has no footpaths and road-crossing facilities. On the other hand, roads where footpaths are available, most of them are difficult to use because of faulty designs, obstructions, low hanging wires, uncovered drains, hawkers, and parked vehicles (Gallagher, 2017). These dis-amenities make pedestrians one of the most vulnerable road user groups in Dhaka (Zafri et al, 2020a).…”

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“…On the other hand, although the average trip length by bicycling in Dhaka is not available, its potential range is 15 km or more (Gallagher, 2016). Walking accounts for 30-40% of all trips, while cycling accounts for 10-30% of all trips in a large number of cities in developed countries (Gallagher, 2017). Therefore, we can assume that there are ample scopes to improve active transport facilities, which might help to increase the trip share of active transport modes and control the number of motorcycles on the streets in Dhaka.…”

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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Motorcycle Purchase in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Zafri

Khan

Jamal

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The impacts of COVID-19 on the transportation system have received attention from researchers all over the world. Initial findings reveal that patronage of public transport has gone down, while the use of active transport has increased in general. To the best of our knowledge, no study has focused on the pandemic’s effects on motorcycle mode, let alone in the context of an Asian city. We attempted to fill this void in literature by investigating if COVID-19 has influenced people to purchase motorcycles and determining the factors driving their intentions. The study is based on an online survey of 368 people in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. The study found that around 46% of the respondents were expected to increase travel by motorcycle during the post-lockdown period. About 21% of the respondents were also expected to do the opposite. Around 31% of the respondents planned to purchase a motorcycle by August 2021, and the results indicated that the pandemic has influenced more people to purchase motorcycles compared to the pre-pandemic period. The study further identified factors that influenced the respondents’ plan for purchasing a motorcycle during the post-lockdown period applying the binary logistic regression. Based on the findings of the study, policy measures were proposed for controlling the growth of motorcycle numbers and increasing the use of active transport modes as its alternative, and consequently, helping to achieve sustainable transportation outcomes.

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“…The traffic congestion in Dhaka cost US$03 billion in 2010, equivalent to almost 3 per cent of the GDP (Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry [MCCI] & Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport [CMILT], 2010 in Chakraborty, 2019). The enormous demands for adequate and quality public transport and walkways remain unmet in the city (Gallagher, 2017). As a result, by 2035, at peak hours, the average traffic speed in Dhaka might be reduced from 8 km/h to about 4 km/h.…”

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City Profile: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Roy

Sowgat

Mondal

2019

Environment and Urbanization ASIA

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Despite numerous complex urban challenges, Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is rapidly growing in terms of both population and extent. This profile captures that unplanned and spontaneous urbanization of Dhaka, which resulted in haphazard spatial expansion and transformation. Its unstable urban primacy is the result of high concentration of administrative activities, jobs and services in this city. Results of unsustainable growth are reflected in the socio-spatial divisions and high-density urban living. The current urban growth has created a strain on housing, urban services, health and education services and facilities, and they, in turn, are severely damaging the sustainability of the natural and built environment. The city requires policies for decentralisation of activities rather than pro-growth planning. An integrated national and local policy agenda and an active city government are crucial for tackling the multidimensional crisis of Dhaka.

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Prioritising Dhakas Urban Transport System

Abstract: not availableJournal of Business and Technology (Dhaka) Vol.11(1-2) 2016; 141-144

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Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Active Travel Mode Choice in Bangladesh: A Study from the Perspective of Sustainability and New Normal Situation

Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Active Travel Mode Choice in Bangladesh: A Study from the Perspective of Sustainability and New Normal Situation

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Motorcycle Purchase in Dhaka, Bangladesh

City Profile: Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Prioritising Dhakas Urban Transport System

Abstract: not availableJournal of Business and Technology (Dhaka) Vol.11(1-2) 2016; 141-144

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Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Active Travel Mode Choice in Bangladesh: A Study from the Perspective of Sustainability and New Normal Situation

Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Active Travel Mode Choice in Bangladesh: A Study from the Perspective of Sustainability and New Normal Situation

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Motorcycle Purchase in Dhaka, Bangladesh

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