The Influence of Street Level Built Environment on the Selection of Short-Distance Commuting Modes:A Case Study of the Central Areas in Wuhan
Short-distance commuting constitutes a considerable proportion of transportation activities,with commuting mode selection exhibiting certain flexibility.Streets,serving as the spatial setting for short-distance commuting,may exert influence mode choices.This study employs the random forest algorithm to assess the influence of the built environment of streets on the selection of short-distance commuting modes.It identifies the gradient of influence from various built environment elements and their corresponding effect curves.Building upon these instruments,this study evaluates the propensity for different short-distance commuting modes on each street in the central areas in Wuhan city.The empirical results underscore the role played by street network characteristics,street-section features,scenic in shaping short-distance commuting mode preferences.What is more,the influence of the same street-built environment on various commuting mode choices is not consistent.Noteworthy differences in mode preferences are observed along streets proximate to parks,residential districts,and commercial centers.These findings can provide references for street revitalization and urban planning,particularly within the context of fostering environmental-friendly commuting practices.