Prospect of waterway in Sylhet city was evaluated in this paper by modeling performance. A Binary Logit model has been developed in this context using the data collected from a stated preference (SP) survey conducted on the people...
moreProspect of waterway in Sylhet city was evaluated in this paper by modeling performance. A Binary Logit model has been developed in this context using the data collected from a stated preference (SP) survey conducted on the people commuting from Tuker Bazar to Bandar Bazar. Under the SP survey the respondents were presented with hypothetical scenarios on waterway along with existing roadway to state their choice. In hypothetical scenarios, river boat with different level of service in terms of boat size, security system, travel time, travel cost etc. was considered keeping roadway same as now. From the model output it was observed that, travel cost, travel time, frequency of boat, comfort, safety provision, boat capacity and number of stoppage control the choice of water way to travel from Bandar Bazar to Tuker bazar and vice versa. Socio-economic characteristics (age, gender and marital status) of the respondents also have significant impact on their travel route choice. Though the estimated model has few limitations but can be a guideline to formulate waterway related policy to reduce the traffic congestion.
