The indirect effect of the built environment on travel mode choice: A focus on recent movers

Many studies have demonstrated that the built environment has a strong impact on people's travel mode choice. However, also influences elements such as distance and car ownership, which might be true predictors of modes are chosen. In this study, we analyse effects changes in residential neighbourhood (for commute trips leisure trips), both directly indirectly through distances attitudes. This study applies structural equation modelling approach using quasi-longitudinal data from 1650 recently relocated residents city Ghent, Belgium. Results indicate direct active use. use) attitudes travel) were found to important mediating variables. sum, effect choice more complex than commonly assumed it partly seems mediated by