Understanding the reasons behind massive car use in Oran City-Algeria

Author

Musamih, Iman

Source

Revue de l'economie Industrielle

Issue

Vol. 9, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2019), pp.377-389, 13 p.

Publisher

University of Batna 1 Hadj Lakhdar Faculty of Economic Commercial and Management Sciences Laboratory of Economic Studies of Local Industry

Publication Date

2019-06-30

Country of Publication

Algeria

No. of Pages

13

Main Subjects

Sociology and Anthropology and Social Work

Topics

Abstract EN

This paper reports the results of a questionnaire aimed at examining motives for car use in commuting movements In Oran city.

The key findings indicated that individuals don’t use their cars for instrumental motives but because it’s practical and provides accessibility more than other transport modes.

It also indicated that the main factors that influence car user’s mode choice are Habit, Income and cost of traveling.

Results showed that people also are willing to shift towards tramway if there was traffic congestion or in case of lack of parking spots in their destinations.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Musamih, Iman. 2019. Understanding the reasons behind massive car use in Oran City-Algeria. Revue de l'economie Industrielle،Vol. 9, no. 1, pp.377-389.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-961327

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Musamih, Iman. Understanding the reasons behind massive car use in Oran City-Algeria. Revue de l'economie Industrielle Vol. 9, no. 1 (Jun. 2019), pp.377-389.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-961327

American Medical Association (AMA)

Musamih, Iman. Understanding the reasons behind massive car use in Oran City-Algeria. Revue de l'economie Industrielle. 2019. Vol. 9, no. 1, pp.377-389.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-961327

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references : p. 388-389

Record ID

BIM-961327