Mixed Revealed Preference (RP) and Stated Preference (SP) Survey to Investigate Passengers’ Preferences and Mode Switching Behavior

Introduction

This survey is conducted by the World Bank Group to gather insights into passengers' preferences and mode switching behavior regarding mass transit in Baghdad.

We appreciate your participation in this important study. Your feedback will be invaluable in improving the public transport system in the city.

Section A: Your Current Trip

Trip Origin & Destination 1. What is the origin of the trip you are currently making?

2. What is the destination of the trip you are currently making?

3. What is the purpose of the trip you are currently making?

4. What time did you leave your origin?

Means of Commuting 5. What transportation mode did you use for your trip?
Car Driver
Shared Ride
Public Transit
Motorcycle
Tuk-tuk/Satouta
Active Transportation

6. What is your one-way travel time (door to door)?

7. What is your one-way travel cost (include fuel, tolls, exclude parking)?

8. What is your one-way parking cost?

9. In case of unavailability of the Car Driver option, what would be your second choice to get to your destination?

10. In the last 12 months, how often have you used public transit?
More than once a week on average
Between once a month and once a week on average
Less than once a month on average
Never

11. In the future, I would use public transit more if: (You may choose more than one choice.)
Stops were closer to my origin/destination locations
The service had fewer transfers
Gasoline and/or parking price increase
I will never use public transit no matter what. I prefer to drive alone!

12. Please rate the following adjectives describing public transit.
Reliable

Convenient

Frequent

Punctual

Comfortable

Crowded

Safe

Affordable

Fast

Clean

6. How long did it take to travel from your origin to the first transit stop/station (Access Time)?

7. How long did it take to wait at the first transit stop/station (Waiting Time)?

8. How long did it take to travel from the first transit stop/station to the last transit stop/station (In-Vehicle Travel Time)?

9. How long did it take to transfer between modes, including access and waiting times for the next public transit unit (Transfer Time)?

10. How long did it take to travel from the last transit stop/station to the destination (Egress Time)?

11. How much did you pay for your one-way transit trip? (If you pay for more than one ticket, please sum)

12. How do you typically pay your Public Transit fare?
Cash
Tickets or tokens
Transit pass
I don’t pay because, please specify:

13. In case of unavailability of the Public Transit option, what would be your second choice to get to your destination?

14. Please rate the following adjectives describing public transit.
Reliable

Convenient

Frequent

Punctual

Comfortable

Crowded

Safe

Affordable

Fast

Clean

6. What is your one-way travel time (door to door)?

7. What is your one-way travel cost (include the cost of fuel and tolls, if any, but exclude parking cost)?

8. What is your one-way parking cost?

9. In case of unavailability of the Motorcycle option, what would be your second choice to get to your destination?

10. In the last 12 months, how often have you used public transit?
More than once a week on average
Between once a month and once a week on average
Less than once a month on average
Never

12. Please rate the following adjectives describing public transit.
Reliable

Convenient

Frequent

Punctual

Comfortable

Crowded

Safe

Affordable

Fast

Clean

6. What is your one-way travel time (door to door)?

7. What is your one-way travel cost (include the cost of fuel and tolls, if any, but exclude parking cost)?

8. In case of unavailability of the Tuk-tuk/Satouta option, what would be your second choice to get to your destination?

9. In the last 12 months, how often have you used public transit?
More than once a week on average
Between once a month and once a week on average
Less than once a month on average
Never

10. In the future, I would use public transit more if: (You may choose more than one choice.)
Stops were closer to my origin/destination locations
The service had fewer transfers
Gasoline and/or parking price increase
I will never use public transit no matter what. I prefer to drive alone!

11. Please rate the following adjectives describing public transit.
Reliable

Convenient

Frequent

Punctual

Comfortable

Crowded

Safe

Affordable

Fast

Clean

Section B: Stated Choice Experiment

In this section, you are provided with 6 hypothetical scenarios. In each scenario, you are making your current trip and are asked to choose which mode of travel you would use given different situations and modal service attributes. Please take your time and consider each situation carefully.

Choice Task #1 of 6 (Sample – Car Users)

Consider the following alternative travel options and select the one that you would use to make your current trip based on the modal features presented in the table below.

Factor	Alternative Options
Travel Cost/Fare (IQD/One-Way Trip)	Car: 1,500, New Transit Service: 750
Auto Parking Cost (IQD/Day)	Car: 5,000, New Transit Service: -
Walking Time to Stops (min/One-Way Trip)	Car: -, New Transit Service: 10
Waiting & Transfer Time (min/One-Way Trip)	Car: -, New Transit Service: 2
In-Vehicle Travel Time (min/One-Way Trip)	Car: 30, New Transit Service: 30
Walking Time from Stops (min/One-Way Trip)	Car: -, New Transit Service: -
Crowding Level (Low, Medium, High)	Car: -, New Transit Service: No seats available (have to stand)

Given the alternative modal characteristics presented above, which option would you choose?

Car
New Transit Service

Choice Task #2 of 6 (Sample – Taxi/Uber Users)

Consider the following alternative travel options and select the one that you would use to make your current trip based on the modal features presented in the table below.

Factor	Alternative Options
Travel Cost/Fare (IQD/One-Way Trip)	Taxi/Uber: 4,500, New Transit Service: 1,800
Walking Time to Stops (min/One-Way Trip)	Taxi/Uber: -, New Transit Service: 5
Waiting & Transfer Time (min/One-Way Trip)	Taxi/Uber: -, New Transit Service: 5
In-Vehicle Travel Time (min/One-Way Trip)	Taxi/Uber: 45, New Transit Service: 34
Walking Time from Stops (min/One-Way Trip)	Taxi/Uber: -, New Transit Service: 5
Crowding Level (Low, Medium, High)	Taxi/Uber: -, New Transit Service: Seats available

Given the alternative modal characteristics presented above, which option would you choose?

Taxi/Uber
New Transit Service

Choice Task #3 of 6 (Sample – Minibus Users)

Consider the following alternative travel options and select the one that you would use to make your current trip based on the modal features presented in the table below.

Factor	Alternative Options
Travel Cost/Fare (IQD/One-Way Trip)	Minibus: 500, New Transit Service: 750
Walking Time to Stops (min/One-Way Trip)	Minibus: 7, New Transit Service: 11
Waiting & Transfer Time (min/One-Way Trip)	Minibus: 10, New Transit Service: 5
In-Vehicle Travel Time (min/One-Way Trip)	Minibus: 35, New Transit Service: 18
Walking Time from Stops (min/One-Way Trip)	Minibus: 5, New Transit Service: 5
Crowding Level (Low, Medium, High)	Minibus: -, New Transit Service: Wait for next transit unit

Given the alternative modal characteristics presented above, which option would you choose?

Minibus
New Transit Service

Section C: Socioeconomic/Demographic Information

1. What is your gender?
Male
Female

2. What is your age?

3. What is your marital status?
Single
Married
Divorced
Widowed

4. What is your occupation?

5. What word best describes your home?
House
Townhouse
Apartment

6. Besides yourself, how many people older than 18 live in your home?

7. How many people under 18 live in your home?

8. How many cars do you own?

9. Do you have a driver's license?
Yes
No

10. What is your nationality?

11. What is your total personal income range per month?
Less than IQD 999,999
IQD 1,000,000 to IQD 1,999,999
IQD 2,000,000 to IQD 2,999,999
IQD 3,000,000 to IQD 3,999,999
IQD 4,000,000 and over