Impacts of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) on time use and travel behavior: a structural equations analysis |
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Authors: | Donggen Wang Fion Yuk Ting Law |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Geography, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong |
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Abstract: | The objective of this paper is to contribute an empirical study to the literature on transportation impacts of Information
and Communications Technologies (ICT). The structural equation model (SEM) is employed to analyze the impacts of ICT usage
on time use and travel behavior. The sample is derived from the travel characteristic survey conducted in Hong Kong in 2002.
The usage of ICT is defined as the experience of using e-mail, Internet service, video conferencing and videophone for either
business or personal purposes. The results show that the use of ICT generates additional time use for out-of-home recreation
activities and travel and increases trip-making propensity. Individuals at younger age or with higher household income are
found to be more likely ICT users. The findings of this study provide further evidence on the complementarity effects of ICT
on travel, suggesting that the wide application of ICT probably leads to more, not less, travel. The study also demonstrates
the importance of considering the interactions between activity and travel for better understanding of the nature and magnitude
of the impacts of ICT on time use and trip making behavior. |
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Keywords: | Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Structural equations model Time use Travel behavior |
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