Understanding the Impact of Weather Conditions on Transportation Mode Choices in Taiwan
Journal
Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering
Journal Volume
726 LNCE
Start Page
158
End Page
165
ISSN
23662557
ISBN (of the container)
9789819500895
ISBN
9789819500895
Date Issued
2025
Author(s)
Abstract
Technological advancements and climate change have significantly influenced human lifestyles in the past few decades. Transportation is one notable aspect of this change, which has evolved due to the weather shift. It is evident that technological advancements, such as the expansion of public transportation and the introduction of electric vehicles, have influenced people’s transportation patterns. However, the impact of weather on transportation choices remains under-researched and challenging to determine. To uncover this challenge, this study employed a quantitative statistical analysis approach to explore the impact of weather conditions on transportation mode choices in Taiwan. The methodology focuses on temperature and precipitation patterns, and a questionnaire was designed to assess the thresholds at which people alter their transportation preferences based on their perceptions. The results show that extreme temperature significantly impact those who usually use motorcycle and pedestrians on the sidewalk. Heavy rain has the highest impact, and slightly rain almost has almost no impact. The findings from this study aim to provide valuable insights for policymakers and urban planners, serving as a guideline to develop strategies that accommodate the evolving transportation needs of the population both now and in the future.
Event(s)
18th East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction, EASEC 2024, Chiang Mai, 13 November 2024 - 15 November 2024
Subjects
Statistical analysis
Transportation choice
Transportation planning
Weather conditions
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Type
conference paper