Potential of Park and Ride Scheme at BRT Peshawar

Abstract

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is considered as a vital component of a transportation system as it offers a lower investment cost, flexible implementation and a more advanced urban system. Along with BRT, Park and Ride scheme offers an efficient solution to modern-day traffic complications with a proficient urban infrastructure and a robust economy. This study evaluated the potential of modal shift from private vehicles to BRT in Peshawar as it provided an increased level of service to the commuters. Similarly, the potential of park and ride scheme at BRT Peshawar was assessed for the provision of parking lots at particular stations. Multinomial regression was used to assess the data obtained by the Stated Preference (SP) survey. The three main areas that were considered regarding public transport users were socioeconomic, trip and parking characteristics. It was observed that travel time, out of vehicle travel time and travel cost along with some socioeconomic factors including age, education, and income level affect the mode choice and parking usage. The study revealed that still most of the people will prefer private vehicles for commuting purposes. It also revealed that middle-class people are more likely to utilize the facility. The modal shift and parking usage can be augmented by providing subsidies, improving the level of service and implementation of policies that restrain car usage.