Analyzing the impact of COVID-19 on daily travel behavior in Salah al-Din Governorate, Iraq
摘要
The manuscript presents an assessment study of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on daily trips in eight districts of Salah al-Din Governorate in Iraq. A study involving 14,886 participants was carried out, examining various factors including shifts in trip frequency, transportation methods, distances covered, travel duration, and the use of digital tools to minimize the need for travel. Factors affecting the total number of trips were studied and evaluated before and during COVID-19, utilizing linear regression models. The findings revealed a significant link between digital activities such as e-shopping and e-learning and a decrease in trip frequency. The COVID-19 pandemic notably influenced changes in daily travel patterns, with educational trips being the most impacted as e-learning became a widespread alternative. The percentage of online shopping increased from 23% before the pandemic to 42% after, contributing to reducing trips and distance traveled, leading to reduced traffic congestion and fewer traffic accidents.