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The choice of transport mode is probably one of the most important classic
models in transport planning.
This is because of the key role played by public transport in policy making.
Public transport modes make use of road space more efficiently than private
transport.
Also they have more social benefits like if more people begin to use public
transport , there will be less congestion on the roads and the accidents will be
less.
Again in public transport, we can travel with low cost.
In addition, the fuel is used more efficiently.
Main characteristics of public transport is that they will have some
particular schedule, frequency etc.
On the other hand, private transport is highly flexible.
It provides more comfortable and convenient travel.
It has better accessibility also.
The issue of mode choice, therefore, is probably the single most important
element in transport planning and policy making.
It affects the general efficiency with which we can travel in urban areas.
It is important then to develop and use models which are sensitive to those
travel attributes that influence individual choices of mode.
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