Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Major/Program
Civil Engineering
First Advisor's Name
Xia Jin
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
L. David Shen
Second Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Member
Third Advisor's Name
Albert Gan
Third Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Member
Fourth Advisor's Name
Mohammed Hadi
Fourth Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Member
Keywords
Immigrant, Neighborhood effects, behavioral assimilation, travel behavior, mode choice modeling, multinomial logit model, transit, SOV, carpool, Florida
Date of Defense
11-14-2014
Abstract
The goal of this study was to develop Multinomial Logit models for the mode choice behavior of immigrants, with key focuses on neighborhood effects and behavioral assimilation. The first aspect shows the relationship between social network ties and immigrants’ chosen mode of transportation, while the second aspect explores the gradual changes toward alternative mode usage with regard to immigrants’ migrating period in the United States (US). Mode choice models were developed for work, shopping, social, recreational, and other trip purposes to evaluate the impacts of various land use patterns, neighborhood typology, socioeconomic-demographic and immigrant related attributes on individuals’ travel behavior. Estimated coefficients of mode choice determinants were compared between each alternative mode (i.e., high-occupancy vehicle, public transit, and non-motorized transport) with single-occupant vehicles. The model results revealed the significant influence of neighborhood and land use variables on the usage of alternative modes among immigrants. Incorporating these indicators into the demand forecasting process will provide a better understanding of the diverse travel patterns for the unique composition of population groups in Florida.
Identifier
FI14110770
Recommended Citation
Zaman, Nishat, "Understanding Immigrants' Travel Behavior in Florida: Neighborhood Effects and Behavioral Assimilation" (2014). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1690.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1690
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