{"title":"Modeling the number of tourist arrivals in the United States employing deep learning networks","authors":"Cagatay Tuncsiper","doi":"10.1016/j.trip.2025.101407","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trip.2025.101407","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Tourism plays a vital role in the U.S. economy by generating billions of dollars in revenue annually, supporting millions of jobs across various sectors such as hospitality, transportation, and entertainment. It also fosters cultural exchange and economic growth in local communities, attracting both domestic and international visitors. Considering this importance, the number of tourist arrivals in the U.S. are modeled in this study employing deep learning networks. The number of tourist arrivals in the U.S. data for the last ten years is taken from the Office of Travel and Tourism Industries and then a deep learning artificial neural network is developed in Python programming language for modeling this data. The developed deep learning network is optimized considering the accuracy of the model. Then, the deep learning network is trained using the 70% of the available data while the remaining 30% is considered as the test data. The result of the deep learning network and the actual number of tourist arrivals data are plotted together which indicate high accuracy. In order to quantify the performance of the developed model, the performance metrics namely coefficient of determination, mean absolute error, mean absolute percentage error and the root mean square error are computed. The coefficient of determination of the developed model is found to be over 0.95 indicating the high accuracy of the model. The developed model is considered as a valuable tool for the assessment of the number of tourist arrivals in the U.S. for the planning and optimizing efforts in the hospitality sector.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36621,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives","volume":"31 ","pages":"Article 101407"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143785516","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Helia Mohammadi-Mavi, Mustafa Fardin, Andisheh Ranjbari
{"title":"Should we blame COVID-19 for the decline in transit ridership, or was it merely a stimulant?","authors":"Helia Mohammadi-Mavi, Mustafa Fardin, Andisheh Ranjbari","doi":"10.1016/j.trip.2025.101397","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trip.2025.101397","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Public transit ridership significantly declined during the COVID-19 pandemic and has not yet rebounded, even though the virus substantially subsided and people have mostly returned to their normal lives. This suggests that there are reasons for this drop that go beyond health concerns and work-from-home arrangements. Focusing on pre-pandemic transit users, this study aims at understanding the most influential behavioral and attitudinal reasons for the transit ridership decline. Exploiting a survey dataset from the U.S. Pacific Northwest region, we performed two analyses: structural equation modeling, and user clustering (based on attitudes) combined with statistical tests. The core of both analyses was people’s attitudes/perceptions toward three matters: sharing rides with strangers, doing activities online vs. in person, and pandemic health risks. The results showed that while those three all play a role in post-pandemic reduced transit use frequency, the reluctance to share rides is the only direct and significant factor and that its magnitude is three times larger than the health concerns/fears associated with the pandemic. The latter was found to have rather an indirect effect on reducing transit ridership, through its impact on both ridesharing reluctance and online activities preference. This implies that focusing solely on safety and protective measures will not restore transit ridership to its pre-pandemic levels. Investments may be directed toward improving rider security and comfort and offering discounts or reduced fares. Moreover, given the extended work-from-home activities, it is recommended that transit agencies shift their focus in route planning and service marketing from work trips to other trip purposes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36621,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives","volume":"31 ","pages":"Article 101397"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143776689","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A review of trends and patterns in transportation journals from 2000 to 2024","authors":"Sebastian Wandelt, Changhong Zheng, Xiaoqian Sun","doi":"10.1016/j.trip.2025.101406","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trip.2025.101406","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study addresses the need to understand trends, thematic shifts, and emerging areas in transportation research, given the increasing number of journals in the field. The paper reviews the evolution of 41 journals from 2000 to 2024, utilizing a large sample size, the latest study period, and the inclusion of new journals. Journals were selected through keyword searches on Elsevier’s website and the application of inclusion and exclusion criteria. The analysis provides insights into publication patterns and the interdisciplinary nature of current transportation research. Over the past 25 years, the annual number of published papers has increased twentyfold, with rising co-authorship and transnational collaboration. Journals have shown a growing focus on interdisciplinary research, shifting from traditional transport topics to multimodal transport and emerging technologies. This review aims to be a valuable resource for academics and practitioners in the field of transportation research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36621,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives","volume":"31 ","pages":"Article 101406"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143760359","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Using mobile devices while driving and lying about it: How do drivers who lie about using mobile devices while driving think differently about what they are doing?","authors":"Ivars Austers, Inese Muzikante, Ronalds Cinks","doi":"10.1016/j.trip.2025.101401","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trip.2025.101401","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The aim of the study was to observe mobile device usage by car drivers in real-world conditions and compare these observations with the drivers’ self-reports to verify their accuracy. Observational data were combined with a brief survey about drivers’ recent behaviour and their subjective evaluations of the dangers associated with using mobile devices while driving. Among all observed drivers, 6% lied about their mobile device usage (which is 10% of those who were seen using mobile devices). Drivers who truthfully reported their mobile device usage rated the risks associated with such behavior as lower compared to those who either did not use devices or lied about their usage. Additionally, drivers who were honest about their mobile device usage while driving believed that other drivers used mobile devices less frequently than they did. In contrast, those who either did not use devices or lied about their usage tended to believe that other drivers used mobile devices more frequently than they did.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36621,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives","volume":"31 ","pages":"Article 101401"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143725725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"From autonomy to community: Advancing the role of psychological factors in sustainable mobility decisions","authors":"Pooja Rao, Mohammed Quddus, Washington Y. Ochieng","doi":"10.1016/j.trip.2025.101394","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trip.2025.101394","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the socio-behavioral and psychological determinants influencing the adoption of Shared Automated Electric Vehicles (SAEVs) in urban environments, using London as a case study. The research addresses a critical gap in the literature by exploring how a sense of belonging (SoB) impacts transportation mode choices, alongside traditional sociodemographic factors. Employing an Integrated Choice Latent Variable Model (ICLVM), the study merges Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and Multinomial Logit (MNL) approaches to analyze data from a Stated Preference Discrete Choice Experiment involving 557 London residents. Results indicate that SoB significantly influences SAEV adoption, suggesting that fostering community engagement could promote sustainable mobility. Furthermore, Ridesharing experience emerges as a key predictor, facilitating openness to SAEVs and bridging the gap between private vehicle reliance and shared mobility acceptance. However, the analysis also highlights challenges, including a persistent preference for private vehicles among licensed drivers, and the model’s mixed predictive performance for SAEVs. Policy implications underscore the need for community-based strategies and ridesharing integration to enhance SAEV uptake. The study concludes that a holistic approach, incorporating both technological advancements and psychological factors, is vital for developing socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable urban transport systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36621,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives","volume":"31 ","pages":"Article 101394"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143725724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Rural-urban migration and household transportation expenditures: A causal exploration method using Indonesian panel data","authors":"Alyas Widita","doi":"10.1016/j.trip.2025.101408","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trip.2025.101408","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Despite extensive studies on the interaction between transport and land use, the literature has largely overlooked whether exposure to significantly denser environments after relocating from low-density settings influence mobility outcomes. This study addresses this gap by proposing a causal framework to estimate the impacts of rural–urban migration on household transportation expenditures. Using the longitudinal Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS), Difference-in-Differences (DiD) models are estimated to a balanced panel dataset, comprising households that relocated to urban areas (exposed group) and similar households that migrated to rural areas (comparison group) identified through Propensity Score Matching (PSM). The results suggest statistically insignificant reduction in the share of transportation expenditures attributed to the cumulative exposure to dense and mixed-use urban environments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36621,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives","volume":"31 ","pages":"Article 101408"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143725803","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Methodology for evaluating sidewalk based on continuous pedestrian movement on the sidewalk segment − A case study of Kochi city","authors":"K. Sangeeth , Uttam Kumar Roy","doi":"10.1016/j.trip.2025.101393","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trip.2025.101393","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A supportive environment can be achieved at the urban or community level when pedestrians navigate their surroundings easily. Every journey begins and concludes with walking; it is crucial to prioritise the infrastructure that enables smooth pedestrian movement. t is necessary to assess current pedestrian facilities and implement enhancements based on uninterrupted pedestrian flow to ensure adequate infrastructure. The methodologies outlined in the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) and the Indian Road Congress (IRC) serve as guidelines for sidewalk assessment. This paper evaluates the relevance of evaluating the sidewalks based on continuous pedestrian movement (CpM) through a live case study in the urban setting of Ernakulam, Kerala, India and undertaking a thorough analysis to identify the drawbacks/shortcomings of the existing methodology in assessing the pedestrian level of service (PLOS) and quality of service (QoS). Our objective is to improve the current evaluation methodology by developing a new approach that addresses the various factors contributing to delays in pedestrian movement, which lead to conflicts on the sidewalk, based on Continuous Pedestrian Movement (CpM). This research highlights the inadequacies of the existing evaluation methodology but also proposes new assessment techniques adapted for any context with all types of delay except for snowfall areas. The study also evaluates the selected streets for the new methodology in understanding pedestrian sidewalks. Experts validated the proposed study methodology. Help the developers and planners efficiently and effectively determine the condition of existing sidewalk facilities to help them improve them if needed for all pedestrian users, especially vulnerable pedestrians.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36621,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives","volume":"31 ","pages":"Article 101393"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143714330","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sarah M. Rockhill , Graycie W. Soto , Geoffrey P. Whitfield , Vaughn Barry , Kelly Fletcher
{"title":"Associations between National walkability Index and Traffic-Related pedestrian Deaths, United States, 2017–2019","authors":"Sarah M. Rockhill , Graycie W. Soto , Geoffrey P. Whitfield , Vaughn Barry , Kelly Fletcher","doi":"10.1016/j.trip.2025.101404","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trip.2025.101404","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Despite increased investment in infrastructure designed to promote and protect walking, rates of traffic related pedestrian deaths have increased by 87.8% between 2010 and 2022 in the United States. This study aims to investigate how comprehensive measures of built environmental features that encourage walking impact pedestrian risks overall and across levels of urbanicity.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Using data from the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Walkability Index (NWI) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 2017–2019 Fatality Analysis Reporting System, multilevel negative binomial regression models were used to examine the relationship between walkability score (range 1–20, with higher scores indicating the presence of built environment characteristics that increase the likelihood that people will walk for transportation) and pedestrian death rates by resident population at the census<!--> <!-->block group<!--> <!-->level.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>In adjusted, block group level models, a 5-point higher NWI score was associated with a 29% increase in the rate of pedestrian deaths (IRR: 1.29, 95% CI: 1.27 – 1.32). Models stratified by urbanicity showed a stronger association of NWI in urban block groups (IRR: 1.34, 95% CI: 1.31 – 1.37) and an inverse association of NWI in isolated rural town block groups (IRR: 0.56, 95% CI: 0.43 – 0.72).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>These results suggest that built environment interventions which<!--> <!-->promote walking behavior may benefit from additional pedestrian safety improvements. Current nationwide walkability data do not accurately characterize pedestrian safety; however, these data may be used to identify places to be prioritized for pedestrian safety interventions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36621,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives","volume":"31 ","pages":"Article 101404"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143725802","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mobility lifestyles and residential dissonance; Effects on travel behavior, perceived health, and life satisfaction","authors":"Samira Ramezani , Leila Soinio , Marketta Kyttä , Gerd Weitkamp","doi":"10.1016/j.trip.2025.101405","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trip.2025.101405","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In recent decades, researchers have increasingly focused on lifestyle as a key factor shaping travel behavior, employing various definitions and measurement methods. This study adopts the “values and behavioral orientations” approach to assess underlying mobility lifestyles in the Turku region, using both travel-related attitudes and residential preferences as key indicators. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of economic and/or geographical constraints—defined as residential mismatch—in clustering residents and examining how the alignment or misalignment between mobility lifestyles and residential locations influences travel behavior and well-being. Using data from a digital map-based survey (N = 493), we identified four distinct mobility lifestyle groups: pro-sustainable urbanites, multimodal price-conscious individuals, time-conscious suburbanites, and auto-oriented residents. Among these, the auto-oriented group reported the lowest levels of life satisfaction and perceived physical health regardless of where they live. However, the study also found that residential mismatch negatively affects the self-reported physical health of pro-sustainable urbanites and time-conscious suburbanites more than other groups. Variations in well-being indicators can be attributed to travel behavior only in part. Notably, distance traveleld by bike had the most significant positive impact on both self-reported physical health and life satisfaction. Additionally, total distance traveled—across all modes, including car travel—was positively associated with physical health and particularly life satisfaction. These findings offer valuable insights for policymakers seeking to promote sustainable mobility while enhancing social inclusion, transport equity, and overall well-being.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36621,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives","volume":"31 ","pages":"Article 101405"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143714331","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Soumik Nafis Sadeek, Md Hishamur Rahman, Shakil Mohammad Rifaat
{"title":"Understanding pedestrian bridge usage considering perception and socio-demographic characteristics of the road users in Dhaka city","authors":"Soumik Nafis Sadeek, Md Hishamur Rahman, Shakil Mohammad Rifaat","doi":"10.1016/j.trip.2025.101384","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trip.2025.101384","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Walking often involves crossing a road, where the chance of vehicle–pedestrian conflict increases. Footbridges are one of the engineering instruments that offer safety for pedestrians during road crossing avoiding any physical conflicts with pedestrians. However, the usage of pedestrian bridge is affected by several factors. This paper aims at finding the effect of socio-demographic factors and perception on the frequency of footbridge usage. Using data from 893 road users at ten footbridge locations in Dhaka city, a Random Parameter Ordered Probit Model is employed to address unobserved heterogeneity and capture variations in user behavior. Results suggest that people transitioning towards mid-age start using footbridge more, pursuing higher education helps to perceive the importance of footbridge and higher income and vehicle ownership cut footbridge usage significantly. From the perception of road users, when they acknowledge the safety and convenience of footbridge, they are more likely to use it frequently provided that safety enforcement is ensured. In contrast, road users perceive footbridge as a time inefficient infrastructure. Furthermore, road users are found to be less prone towards bandwagon effect, indicating that the usage could be a habitual factor for them. The study suggests various policy implications in light of the outcomes and prior research, which are expected to provide valuable insights to the transport agencies, policy makers, and built environment experts in understanding footbridge usage.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36621,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives","volume":"31 ","pages":"Article 101384"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143698033","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}