Analyzing Transportation Barriers and Their Impact on Commuting

Abstract

This study observes transportation barriers and their impact on daily commuting, considering demographic, socioeconomic, and environmental factors. A structured survey was conducted, and statistical analyses, including Chi-square tests, crosstabulations, and cluster analysis, were applied to study associations between gender, age, income, occupation, and commuting experiences. Results indicate that gender significantly affects the frequency of transportation barriers and primary transport mode choice, income influences public transport usage, age relates strongly to traffic stress and barrier inconvenience, and occupation impacts commute safety perceptions. Both natural barriers (floods, landslides, fog, heavy rainfall) and artificial barriers (traffic congestion, road construction, weak traffic management) were found to disrupt mobility. Survey responses suggest that wider and well-structured roads, durable infrastructure, improved public transport, and efficient traffic control can moderate these challenges. Cluster analysis discovered that income, road quality, and exposure to barriers are key variables influencing commuting inconvenience, with some groups facing higher costs or delays due to poor infrastructure or environmental factors. The findings emphasize the need for inclusive, age- and income-sensitive transportation planning, infrastructure development, and sustainable alternatives such as carpooling, ride-sharing, and telecommuting. Overall, the study provides actionable insights for more efficient, and equitable transportation systems.