FEEDER MODE CHOICE SELECTION BEHAVIOURAL MODELLING: THE CASE OF KTM KOMUTER, KUALA LUMPUR

Bachok, Syahriah; Mohd Zin, Siti Hajar Madina · 2017 · Crossref

DOI: 10.21837/pm.v15i1.223

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This study investigates the behavioral factors influencing KTM Komuter passengers’ choice of feeder bus services as access and egress modes in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Motivated by the need to improve public transport integration and achieve a favorable modal split, the research addresses the low patronage of feeder buses despite their role in supporting rail trunks. The authors aim to identify parameters that explain mode selection and provide recommendations to encourage passengers to switch from private vehicles to feeder services. The methodology employed on-board intercept surveys, observations, and interviews with KTM Komuter users. From an initial approach of 400 respondents, 200 valid samples were analyzed. The study utilized descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and linear regression analysis to examine the relationship between feeder preference and various independent variables, including socio-demographic characteristics (gender, income, education, employment), trip characteristics (frequency, duration, vehicle ownership), and station features (availability of parking and feeder services, travel time, and distance). The findings reveal that 76% of respondents did not prefer using feeder buses. Chi-square analysis demonstrated that socio-demographic factors and general trip characteristics, such as vehicle ownership and usage frequency, were not significant predictors of feeder preference. However, specific behavioral and infrastructural factors were significant. The type of access and egress modes used to reach the station significantly influenced feeder preference at the 99% confidence level. Additionally, the number of stations between origin and destination and whether respondents parked at the stations significantly influenced choice at the 95% confidence level. Conversely, the availability of parking or feeder services at specific stations, travel time ranges, and driving behavior were not statistically significant. Regression analysis further confirmed that ratio data like distance and frequency did not significantly contribute to a predictive model for feeder preference. The study concludes that low feeder bus demand is likely due to the service being perceived as inferior to rail and its limited availability, with only 17 of 53 KTM Komuter stations offering feeder services. The authors recommend that KTM Komuter expand feeder services to all stations, establish partnerships with bus providers like RapidKL, and improve supporting facilities such as waiting areas and integrated ticketing. Furthermore, they suggest that the Land Public Transport Commission prioritize buses through special lanes to enhance reliability and attractiveness. These findings offer insights for transport planners aiming to improve multimodal integration in urban regions similar to the Klang Valley.

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