Analysis of Metro Users’ Perception Towards Attributes Related to Bicycle–Metro Integration: RIDIT and TOPSIS Model Approach
This study investigates the viability of incorporating bicycles into the Dhaka Metro system, a groundbreaking urban transit project for Bangladesh. As Dhaka’s inaugural metro rail network, the system signifies a substantial advancement in addressing urban congestion and enhancing transportation alte...
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| description | This study investigates the viability of incorporating bicycles into the Dhaka Metro system, a groundbreaking urban transit project for Bangladesh. As Dhaka’s inaugural metro rail network, the system signifies a substantial advancement in addressing urban congestion and enhancing transportation alternatives in one of the world’s most densely populated cities. The current design of the metro fails to accommodate bicycles, hindering efficient first- and last-mile connectivity. The investigation utilized data from 382 fully completed questionnaires, obtained through purposive sampling, about metro–cycle integration in Dhaka. The research employed RIDIT and TOPSIS analyses to rank the characteristics deemed most essential for bicycle–metro integration according to user opinions. Research indicates that secure bicycle parking, multi-modal ticketing, route comfort, and safety measures are the foremost objectives for commuters. The high emphasis on secure parking indicates the need for safe and accessible storage options that would make cycling a viable mode for reaching metro stations. A multi-modal ticketing system further enhances convenience, providing seamless transitions between transit modes. Journey comfort and the need to mitigate risks posed by motorized vehicles underscore the importance of safe and user-friendly commuting environments. While features like road and station design were ranked lower in priority, the study emphasizes that a well-integrated bicycle infrastructure is essential to ensure the metro system’s success. With these improvements, Dhaka’s metro system can meet the growing demands for sustainable and inclusive urban mobility, setting a precedent for future infrastructure projects in Bangladesh. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d9b2c2a20f194017b8d6d7a4944e57a72025-08-20T02:43:06ZengMDPI AGSci2413-41552025-01-01711310.3390/sci7010013Analysis of Metro Users’ Perception Towards Attributes Related to Bicycle–Metro Integration: RIDIT and TOPSIS Model ApproachAshraf Uddin Fahim0Masaaki Minami1Daqian Yang2Toru Kawashita3Faculty of Science and Engineering, Iwate University, 4-3-5 Ueda, Morioka 020-8551, Iwate, JapanFaculty of Science and Engineering, Iwate University, 4-3-5 Ueda, Morioka 020-8551, Iwate, JapanFaculty of Science and Engineering, Iwate University, 4-3-5 Ueda, Morioka 020-8551, Iwate, JapanFaculty of Science and Engineering, Iwate University, 4-3-5 Ueda, Morioka 020-8551, Iwate, JapanThis study investigates the viability of incorporating bicycles into the Dhaka Metro system, a groundbreaking urban transit project for Bangladesh. As Dhaka’s inaugural metro rail network, the system signifies a substantial advancement in addressing urban congestion and enhancing transportation alternatives in one of the world’s most densely populated cities. The current design of the metro fails to accommodate bicycles, hindering efficient first- and last-mile connectivity. The investigation utilized data from 382 fully completed questionnaires, obtained through purposive sampling, about metro–cycle integration in Dhaka. The research employed RIDIT and TOPSIS analyses to rank the characteristics deemed most essential for bicycle–metro integration according to user opinions. Research indicates that secure bicycle parking, multi-modal ticketing, route comfort, and safety measures are the foremost objectives for commuters. The high emphasis on secure parking indicates the need for safe and accessible storage options that would make cycling a viable mode for reaching metro stations. A multi-modal ticketing system further enhances convenience, providing seamless transitions between transit modes. Journey comfort and the need to mitigate risks posed by motorized vehicles underscore the importance of safe and user-friendly commuting environments. While features like road and station design were ranked lower in priority, the study emphasizes that a well-integrated bicycle infrastructure is essential to ensure the metro system’s success. With these improvements, Dhaka’s metro system can meet the growing demands for sustainable and inclusive urban mobility, setting a precedent for future infrastructure projects in Bangladesh.https://www.mdpi.com/2413-4155/7/1/13metro railbicycleintegrationRIDITTOPSIS |
| spellingShingle | Ashraf Uddin Fahim Masaaki Minami Daqian Yang Toru Kawashita Analysis of Metro Users’ Perception Towards Attributes Related to Bicycle–Metro Integration: RIDIT and TOPSIS Model Approach Sci metro rail bicycle integration RIDIT TOPSIS |
| title | Analysis of Metro Users’ Perception Towards Attributes Related to Bicycle–Metro Integration: RIDIT and TOPSIS Model Approach |
| title_full | Analysis of Metro Users’ Perception Towards Attributes Related to Bicycle–Metro Integration: RIDIT and TOPSIS Model Approach |
| title_fullStr | Analysis of Metro Users’ Perception Towards Attributes Related to Bicycle–Metro Integration: RIDIT and TOPSIS Model Approach |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis of Metro Users’ Perception Towards Attributes Related to Bicycle–Metro Integration: RIDIT and TOPSIS Model Approach |
| title_short | Analysis of Metro Users’ Perception Towards Attributes Related to Bicycle–Metro Integration: RIDIT and TOPSIS Model Approach |
| title_sort | analysis of metro users perception towards attributes related to bicycle metro integration ridit and topsis model approach |
| topic | metro rail bicycle integration RIDIT TOPSIS |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2413-4155/7/1/13 |
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