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| Personal Name | Reside, Juan Miguel E. |
|---|---|
| Resource Title | Studies on walking behaviour of people and their implications to planning the urban form : a case study of barangay Industrial Valley Complex, Marikina City |
| Date Issued | 10 August 2018 |
| Abstract | This study attempts to explain the walking of people within Sitio Olandes, Monte Vista Subdivision, Cinco Hermanos Subdivision and Industrial Valley Subdivision, collectively known as Barangay Industrial Valley Complex (IVC) Marikina City. The existing urban form of the barangay and results of interviews and discussions conducted with residents of the barangay were correlated to the Hierarchy of Walking Needs as developed by Alfonso (2005). Furthermore, this study examines the possible implications of certain socio-economic factors to the walking behavior of respondents. Analysis of data shows that age, health, and wealth all seem to impact walking behavior. Likewise, issues of safety and accessibility are seen as factors which influence the decision to walk. In fact, many respondents who claim to feel safe in their surroundings are more likely to prefer to walk compared to those who claim to feel unsafe. Respondents from Sitio Olandes were observed to prefer to walk more compared to residents from the other three areas within the barangay. This is likely due to their lack of alternative modes of travel and other resources such as money. Furthermore, results from Multinomial Logistic Regression analysis reveal that the walking behavior of respondents from the barangay does not strictly correlate with Alfonzo's Hierarchy of Walking Needs. In fact, based on study results, respondents tend to value accessibility above all others. In fact, based on study results, respondents accessibility above all others. This suggests that respondents value the presence of activity centers such as parks, shops, and other government and educational institutions within their community, more than the presence of pedestrian infrastructure such as sidewalks. Comfort and feasibility of the walking trip were also factors considered by respondents when deciding to walk or not. The elements of pleasurability and safety were considered to be the least influential factors.The urban form of the b |
| Degree Course | Master of Arts (Urban and Regional Planning) |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Fitness walking; Walking |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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