Travel Accessibility Criterion of Urban Commuters: Evidence from Hyderabad, Pakistan

Gopal Das Menghwar; Sabeen Qureshi; Fahad Ahmed Shaikh; Musrat Gul Bhelar; Aftab Hussain Talpur

doi:10.33317/ssurj.360

Authors

Gopal Das Menghwar Mehran, UET, Jamshoro
Sabeen Qureshi
Fahad Ahmed Shaikh
Musrat Gul Bhelar
Aftab Hussain Talpur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33317/ssurj.360

Keywords:

travel accessibility; transportation services; questionnaire survey; correlation test; transport policies

Abstract

Travel accessibility is a crucial factor in examining travel and transportation services. However, lack of suitable transportation facilities often severely affects the daily working schedule of the local inhabitants. Thus, this study aimed to record and examine the accessibility criterion of the commuters of Hyderabad, Pakistan. The data were randomly procured with the help of a questionnaire survey. Total 384 questionnaires were filled from the study to record the accessibility parameter of the local inhabitants. Correlation and frequency tests were performed to analyze data. It was found that local inhabitants in Hyderabad were facing accessibility problems and struggled to reach their destinations efficiently. This study can assist the development authority and traffic department of Hyderabad in formulating relevant policies to mitigate the accessibility problems.

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