The Influence of Interconnectivity Ratio on Gender as Part of the Travel Chain in Choice of Main Public Transport Mode Behavior

– This research aims to investigate the variables influencing LRT mode choice among current vehicle users based on gender, with a focus on access, egress, travel time, and interconnectivity ratio, as well as trip characteristics, comfort, and security issues. By using a binomial logit model and a maximum likelihood estimation, it has been found out that the access and egress time to in-vehicle time ratio (interconnectivity ratio) varies based on gender and the type of vehicle. Males generally have a smaller interconnectivity ratio than females, except for motorcycle users, suggesting they prioritize access and egress services more. Longer travel times do not diminish the influence of access and egress on mode choice, instead, the proportion of access and egress to travel time matters. The study has found out that this ratio affects all the users' mode choice except female motorcycle users, with higher ratios decreasing LRT interest. Considering the interconnectivity ratio in mode choice shows that the experience of the entire travel chain has the greatest influence. The maximum acceptable interconnectivity ratio is around 1.0 or 0.5 for accessegress to travel time. The study has also revealed that pickpocketing concerns affect almost all vehicle users except male motorcyclists, while sexual harassment issues only affect public transport users. Luggage influences mode choice for motorcycle users of all genders and male car users. Additionally, males have longer mean travel times than females, suggesting they are willing to travel longer, likely due to physical factors.