Understanding Active Lifestyle Engagement and Active Mobility Choices Among Seniors and Shift Workers

This project aims to explore active lifestyle engagement and mobility behaviour among seniors and shift workers in Nova Scotia, with a focus on discretionary activities and the use of active modes such as walking, cycling, and micromobility. It will leverage data from the 2023 NovaTRAC survey and 24-hour travel diaries to analyze how social and temporal factors shape mobility choices. The study also considers the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on travel behaviour and mode preferences. Advanced modeling techniques such as mixed logit, ICLV, and clustering will be employed to uncover heterogeneity in preferences among groups, including green movers, social walkers, and passive digitalists. Findings from this project will support evidence-based planning for inclusive, healthy, and sustainable transport systems.

Faculty Supervisor:

Ahsan Habib

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Partner:

Indian Institute of Technology Ropar

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

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