Abstract: The objective of this study is to assess the attitudes and behaviors of individuals using bicycles and motor vehicles in mixed traffic conditions. The study area selected for this research is the Balkh city, located in Afghanistan. A survey questionnaire was administered to a total of 500 participants. In this study, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was employed for data analysis, utilizing data collected from the field. Additionally, the Structural Equation Model (SEM) method was utilized. Based on the prescribed sampling formula, a minimum sample size of 383 surveys is required for studies within a population of 250,000, with a 95% confidence level and a margin of error of 0.05. Consequently, the determined minimum sample size was established as 384. In an effort to mitigate sampling error and enhance the statistical robustness of the survey, the sample size was expanded to include 500 participants, comprising 250 cyclists and 250 car drivers, proportionate to the general population of the city.
The statistical analysis confirmed the significance of all factors, and the assessment of model fit indices demonstrated that the obtained model exhibited a favorable fit.
Keywords: Bicycle, Motor vehicle, Mixed traffic, CFA, (SEM), AMOS, Balkh, Maza-i-sharif.
Title: BICYCLE USE IN MIXED TRAFFIC IN URBAN TRANSPORTATION: THE CASE OF BALKH (AFGHANISTAN)
Author: Assoc. Prof. Ahmet ATALAY, Mohammad Halim RAHIMI
International Journal of Civil and Structural Engineering Research
ISSN 2348-7607 (Online)
Vol. 11, Issue 1, April 2023 - September 2023
Page No: 69-78
Research Publish Journals
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Published Date: 09-September-2023
