Road accidents and mobility patterns during the first official lockdown period in Dhaka city: A case of Covid-19

Abstract

There are several prescribed preventive measures that have brought changes in mode choice patterns due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This study is focused specifically on the distribution of the travelers' modal choice pattern amidst lockdown period in Dhaka city. A comprehensive questionnaire survey with the 224 responders (Male 34.8%, Female 65.2%) has been conducted and the participants chosen their modes based on five factors i.e., transmission risk, comfort, safety, cost effectiveness and timeliness. Additionally, their travel frequencies, ride sharing preferences and overall trip satisfactions have also been documented. The study performed a number of statistical tests including frequency distribution, chi square test etc. Also, accident statistics is incorporated to understand the relativity of modal choices with the accident frequencies. © 2023 Author(s).