Investigating Local Travel Behavior Shifts Toward Eco-Transport Modes in Evolving Urban Corridors

Taufikkurrahman Taufikkurrahman; Pratikso Pratikso; Kartono Wibowo; Lila Kurnia Wardani

doi:10.55927/fjst.v4i12.334

Authors

Taufikkurrahman Taufikkurrahman Universitas Islam Sultan Agung
Pratikso Pratikso Universitas Islam Sultan Agung
Kartono Wibowo Universitas Islam Sultan Agung
Lila Kurnia Wardani Universitas Wisnuwardhana Malang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/fjst.v4i12.334

Keywords:

Travel Behavior, Eco-Transport Modes, Urban Corridors

Abstract

This study examines the shift toward environmentally friendly travel modes in the Tlogomas–Dinoyo urban corridor of Malang City by analyzing the factors that drive or hinder local travel behavior. Using a mixed-methods Sequential Explanatory design, quantitative data were collected through a survey of 100 corridor users, followed by in-depth interviews with 8 key informants to enrich and clarify the findings. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression show a moderate shift toward eco-transport modes driven by rising congestion, increasing travel costs, and the availability of pedestrian and cycling facilities. However, connectivity issues and safety concerns remain major barriers. The study concludes that accelerating behavioral change requires improved green infrastructure, better integration of low-emission modes, and user-responsive transport planning to support sustainable mobility in urban transportation engineering.

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