Reimagining Urban Mobility: Analysing the Relationship Between Mode Choice and Trip Chaining Behaviour in Kota City

Trip chaining is explored in this chapter, where individuals combine multiple activities into one trip to save travel time and cost. The study focuses on commuter choices and identifying the link between trip chain and mode choice. A questionnaire survey was conducted in Kota, Rajasthan, to collect data on travel patterns, trip chain behaviour, mode choice, and sociodemographic variables from December 2022 to February 2023. This complex relationship was examined using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). The study identifies factors influencing trip chaining, including mode choice, income, travel expenditure, trip distance, vehicle ownership, education level, and age. Walking was the most significant mode, highlighting the importance of pedestrian infrastructure. The findings have implications for policymakers and urban planners to improve efficiency and sustainability by understanding these factors and promoting walkability and public transportation options.