Factores que influyen en la movilidad y elección de modos de transporte en la Parroquia Ricaurte

Abstract

Mobility and transportation are essential for the development of any region. In the parish of Ricaurte, these aspects face challenges that impact the safety and efficiency of residents’ movements. The study “Factors Influencing Mobility and Transportation Mode Choices in the Parish of Ricaurte” aims to identify and analyze the factors influencing people's transportation decisions. To this end, data collection was conducted at five intersections near the central area of the parish, determining the public transport lines (7 lines) and taxi cooperatives (5 companies) operating in and towards the parish. Additionally, origin-destination surveys were administered to assess mobility conditions and transportation modes. The results show that the road infrastructure is in poor condition, and road safety is inadequate, failing to comply with regulations. Although the bus lines operate with reasonable frequency and cover most of the parish, accessibility is limited due to the defective infrastructure. The surveys indicate that the main reason for travel is work, accounting for 63.8%, and the most commonly used means of transportation is urban buses, at 57.7%. Comfort is the most influential factor when choosing a mode of transportation, representing 30%. The most frequent use of public transport is "several times a week," at 35.2%. Private cars are considered the safest means of transportation, accounting for 69%, while taxis are regarded as the most time-efficient, at 41.9%.