ANALYZING THE PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION MODE DECISION PROCESS: A STUDY OF BUSINESS TRAVELERS
The current research examines the business traveler market segment for passenger rail transportation. Specifically, the researchers examine the role and use of Amtrak, a travel mode choice for business travelers. Research into Amtrak has important U.S. policy implications since the nationwide provider of scheduled intercity passenger rail services traditionally receives significant levels of government support. The current research strives to gain additional insight into the travel mode decision processes for business travelers examining: (1) how individuals comprising the entire business traveler market segment differed in their views of key mode choice variables; and (2) how their perceptions of these key variables impact which travel mode they utilize. The present research suggests that key differences in perceptions, strength of competing travel alternatives, and on-time performance all appear to influence the business rider's attitude toward Amtrak, the intention to ride again, as well as perceptions of convenience and on-board conditions.
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Corporate Authors:
Transportation Research Forum
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Authors:
- Hanna, Joe B
- Drea, John T
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Conference:
- Proceedings of the 42nd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Forum
- Location: Annapolis, Maryland
- Date: 2000-11-29 to 2000-12-1
- Publication Date: 2000
Language
- English
Media Info
- Features: References; Tables;
- Pagination: p. 429-466
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Business trips; Competition; Intercity travel; Marketing; Mode choice; Passenger transportation; Rail transit; Train operations; Transportation modes
- Identifier Terms: Amtrak
- Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Passenger Transportation; Public Transportation; Railroads;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00804787
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Jan 10 2001 12:00AM