Determinants of Commute Distance in South East Queensland, Australia: Implications for Usage-based Pricing in Lower-density Urban Settings

ABSTRACT

Usage-based road charges are expected to reduce the use of private vehicles. To assess this assumption, this study investigates the factors currently influencing commute distance in South East Queensland (SEQ), Australia. A multiple regression model was estimated to identify the significant determinants of commute distance, followed by a hierarchical regression analysis to ascertain the contribution of personal characteristics, household characteristics, work-related characteristics and accessibility. We conclude that many commuters would remain captive private vehicle usersuntil accessibility improves, and other transport modes offer viable commuting options. Alternatively, the pricing scheme should be adapted to suit local contexts.

摘要

以使用为基础的道路收费预计将减少私人车辆的使用. 为了评估这一假设，本研究调查了目前影响澳大利亚昆士兰州东南部通勤距离的因素. 采用多元回归模型确定通勤距离的重要决定因素，然后采用层次回归分析确定个人特征、家庭特征、工作相关特征和可达性的贡献. 我们的结论是，许多通勤者在无障碍性改善之前仍将是私人车辆使用者，而其他交通方式提供了可行的通勤选择. 或者，定价方案应根据当地情况进行调整.

KEYWORDS:

• Road pricing
• urban transport
• transport accessibility
• commuter behaviour
• usage-based pricing

Disclosure Statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

Notes

1. https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/2009-12-south-east-queensland-household-travel-survey.