Constraints and Motives for Sustainable Transport in Shah Alam

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Na'asah Nasrudin
Katiman Rostam
Harifah Mohd Noor

Abstract

This study revealed the constraints and motivations to using sustainable transportation for daily trips. A total of 384 respondents was selected for this survey, represented the 36 sections of Shah Alam. The reasons provided as barriers to cycling and walking are hot weather, surrounding safety factor, unsatisfactory cycling tracks and poor condition of pedestrian lanes. Among the reasons respondents are not motivated to use public transport are inefficient services and expensive fares. However, the majority stated that the increase in petrol prices and tolls would be key factors to reduce car use and more provision of public transport would encourage them to use public transport.

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Nasrudin, N., Rostam, K., & Mohd Noor, H. (2018). Constraints and Motives for Sustainable Transport in Shah Alam. Journal of ASIAN Behavioural Studies, 3(8), 37–45. https://doi.org/10.21834/jabs.v3i8.276

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