Research | Publications | Travel Behaviour
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All TRAM's published articles are available here for downloading. Articles in the Refereed Conference Proceedings section are only those that were not published in a peer reviewed journal. An asterisk (*) in front of an author's name denotes a graduate or undergraduate student.
Articles in refereed journals
Everything has changed: the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the transit market in Montréal, Canada
*Carvalho, T. & El-Geneidy, A. (accepted).
Transportation.
Who is willing to take transit in the future? Older adults’ perceived challenges and barriers to using public transit across Canada.
*Alousi-Jones, M., *Carvalho, T., Zhang, M., Jiminez, I., & El-Geneidy, A. (2025).
Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 192, 104376.
Subjectivity matters: An outlook on perceived accessibility in a travel behaviour framework.
*Negm, H. & El-Geneidy, A. (2025)
Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 193, 104399.
If transit is free will older adults use it more? A longitudinal analysis of free 65+ public transit fares on the island of Montreal, QC, Canada.
*Alousi-Jones, M., & El-Geneidy, A. (2024).
Transport Findings.
How far are cities from the x-minute city vision? Examining current local travel behavior and land use patterns in Montreal, Canada
*Birkenfeld, C., Carvalho, T., & El-Geneidy, A. (2024).
Urban Mobility,5, 100076.
Studying the interrelationship between telecommuting during COVID-19, residential local accessibility, and active travel: A panel study in Montréal, Canada.
*Victoriano-Habit, R. & El-Geneidy, A. (2024).
Transportation, 51, 1149-1166.
If transit is free will older adults use it more? A longitudinal analysis.
*Alousi-Jones, M., & El-Geneidy, A. (2024).
Transport Findings.
A comparison of the results from artificial intelligence-based and human-based transport-related thematic analysis.
*Carvalho, T., *Negm, H. & El-Geneidy, A. (2024).
Transport Findings.
Changes in perception over time and spatially towards a new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) infrastructure in Montréal, Canada.
*Carvalho, T., Palm. M., Farber, S., & El-Geneidy, A. (2024).
Sustainable Transport and Livability, 1(1), 2296707.
Towards a better understanding of the construction impacts of a light rail system in Montréal, Canada.
*James, M., *Rodrigue, L., El-geneidy, A. (2024).
Transportation Research Record
Does it matter if you like it? Exploring the relationship between travel mode choice, preference, and satisfaction.
*Negm, H., De Vos, J. & El-Geneidy, A. (2024).
Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 127, 104053.
Exploring the changes in the interrelation between public transit mode share and accessibility across income groups in major Canadian cities in the post-pandemic era.
*Negm, H., & El-Geneidy, A. (2024).
Transport Geography, 115, 103792.
If you cut it will they ride? A longitudinal examination of the elasticity of public transport.
*Redelmeier, P., & El-Geneidy, A. (2024).
Transportation Research Record
Sociodemographic matters: Analyzing interactions of individuals’ socio-demographics with walkability when modelling walking behavior.
*Rodrigue, L, El-Geneidy, A., & Manaugh, K. (2024).
Transport Geography, 114, 103788.
Why are people leaving public transport? A panel study of changes in transit-use patterns between 2019, 2021, and 2022 in Montréal, Canada.
*Victoriano-Habit, R., & El-Geneidy, A. (2024).
Journal of Public Transportation, 26, 100087.
Who is living a local lifestyle? Towards a better understanding of the 15-Minute-City and 30-Minute-City concepts from a behavioural perspective in Montréal, Canada.
*Birkenfeld, C., *Victoriano-Habit, R., *Alousi-Jones, M., *Soliz, A., & El-Geneidy, A. (2023).
Urban Mobility,3, 1000048.
The Dimensions of Loyalty in Public Transit among Older Adults: A Comparative Analysis across Three Canadian Regions.
*Cavalho, T. & El-Geneidy, A. (2023).
Transport Findings.
Impacts of commute mode on body mass index: A longitudinal analysis before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
*Commers, G., *Victoriano-Habit, R., *Rodrigue, L., Kestens, Y., El-Geneidy A. (2023).
Transport and Health, 30, 101615.
Who is buying SUVs and light trucks in Montreal? A factor and cluster analysis.
*Hickson, S., Badami, M., Manaugh, K., DeWeese, J., & El-Geneidy, A. (2023).
Transportation Research Record , 2677 (8), 541-552.
Exploring the X-Minute City by Travel Purpose in Montréal, Canada
*Negm, H., Miller, H., & El-Geneidy, A.(2023).
Transport Findings.
An exploratory analysis of mobility of care in Montréal, Canada.
*Ravensbergen, L., *Fournier, J., & El-Geneidy A. (2023).
Transportation Research Record, 2677(1) 1499-1509.
Associations between light rail transit and physical activity: A systematic review.
*Ravensbergen, L., Wasfi, R., *Van Liefferinge, M., *Ehrlich, I. Prince, S., Butler, G., Kestens, Y., & El-Geneidy, A. (2023).
Transport Reviews, 43(2), 234–263.
Linking neighborhood walkability to the independence and quality of life of older adults across Canada.
*Redelmeier, P., *Alousi-Jones, M., Zhnag, M., & Jimenez, I. (2023).
Transport Findings.
Situating divergent perceptions of a rapid-cycling network in Montréal, Canada.
*Rodrigue, L, *Soliz, A., Manaugh, K., El-Geneidy, A. (2023).
Active Travel Studies, 3(2): 4, 1-20.
Who does light rail serve? Light-rail transit and gendered mobilities in Montreal.
*Villafuerte, J., *Victoriano-Habit, R., Soliz, A., El-Geneidy, A. (2023).
Transportation Research Record, 2677(9) 104-115.
Accessing hemodialysis during the COVID-19 pandemic.
*Beaudet, M., *Ravensbergen, L., DeWeese, J., Beaubien-Souligny, W., Nadeau-Fredette, A., Caron, M., Suri, R. & El-Geneidy, A. (2022)
Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, 13, 100533.
Modal equity of accessibility to healthcare in Recife, Brazil.
*Cui, B., Boisjoly, G., Serra, B., & El-Geneidy, A. (2022).
Journal of Transport and Land Use, 15(1), 1-15.
All ridership is local: Accessibility, competition, and stop-level determinants of daily bus boardings in Portland, Oregon.
Cui, B., DeWeese, J., Wu., H., King, D., Levinson, D. & El-Geneidy, A. (2022).
Transport Geography, 99, 103294.
Travel behaviour and greenhouse gas emissions during the COVID-19 pandemic: A case study in a university setting
DeWeese, J., *Ravensbergen, L., & El-Geneidy, A. (2022).
Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, 13, 100531.
Whose express access? Assessing the equity implications of bus express routes in Montreal, Canada
DeWeese, J., Santana Palacios, M., Belikow, A., & El-Geneidy, A. (2022).
Journal of Transport and Land Use, 15(1), 35-51.
Analyzing Public Transport Mode Share by Generational Cohort in Montreal Canada (1998-2018).
*Hickson, S. & El-Geneidy, A. (2022).
Transport Findings, 1-5.
Factors influencing subjective walkability: Results from built environment audit data.
*Rodrigue, L, *Daley, J., *Ravensbergen, L., Manaugh, K., Wasfi, R., Butler, G., & El-Geneidy A. (2022).
Journal of Transport and Land Use, 15(1)709–727.
Scoot over: Determinants of shared electric scooter use in Washington D.C..
*Hawa, L., Cui, B., Sun, L., El-Geneidy, A.(2021).
Case Studies in Transport Policy, 9(2),418-430.
Spatial access by public transport and likelihood of healthcare consultations at hospitals.
*Cui, B., Boisjoly, G., Wasfi, R., Orpana, H., Manaugh, K., Buliung, R., Kestens, Y., & El-Geneidy A. (2020).
Transportation Research Record, (2674) 188-198.
Accessibility matters: Exploring the determinants of public transport mode share across income groups in Canadian cities.
*Cui, B., Boisjoly, G., Miranda-Moreno, L., & El-Geneidy, A. (2020).
Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 80, 1-16.
How travel purpose interacts with predictors of individual driving behavior in greater Montreal.
*DeWeese, J., & El-Geneidy, A. (2020).
Transportation Research Record, (2674),938-951.
Commuters’ assessment of public transport as a “reasonable” option.
*DeWeese, J., & El-Geneidy, A. (2020).
Transportation Research Record, (2674) 351-362.
From Workplace Attachment to Commuter Satisfaction before and after a Workplace Relocation.
Gerber, P., El-Geneidy, A., Manaugh, K., Lord, S. (2020).
Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 71, 168-181.
I only get some satisfaction: Introducing satisfaction into measures of accessibility.
*Chaloux, N., *Boisjoly, G., *Grisé, E., El-Geneidy, A., & Levinson, D. (2019).
Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 62, 833-843.
Rules of the road: Compliance and defiance among the different types of cyclists.
*Chaloux, N., & El-Geneidy, A. (2019)
Transportation Research Record, 2673(9) 34–43.
Accessibility, equity, and mode share: A comparative analysis across 11 Canadian metropolitan areas.
*Cui, B., & El-Geneidy, A. (2019).
Transport Findings.
Transferring matters: An analysis of the influence of transfers on trip satisfaction.
*Grisé, E., & El-Geneidy, A. (2019).
Transportation Research Record, 673(9) 254–265.
The impacts of varying survey design on reported trip satisfaction.
*Grisé, E., *Cui, B., *Turim, A., Manaugh, K., & El-Geneidy, A. (2019).
Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 60, 761-769.
Evaluating methods for measuring daily walking to public transport: Balancing accuracy and data availability.
*Grisé, E., Wasfi, R., Ross, N., & El-Geneidy, A. (2019).
Transport and Health, 15, 2-11.
The influence of travel behaviour, personal preferences and lifestyle on perceived convenience to amenities among Calgary residents.
*Onderwater, M., *Boisjoly, G., & El-Geneidy, A. (2019).
Transportation Research Record, 673(8) 508–522
Does one bicycle facility type fit all? Evaluating the stated usage of different types of bicycle facilities among cyclists in Quebec City, Canada.
*Viellette, M., *Grisé, E., & El-Geneidy, A. (2019).
Transportation Research Record, 2673(6) 650–663
How much is enough? Assessing the influence of neighborhood walkability on undertaking 10-minutes walks.
*Boisjoly, G., Wasfi, R., & El-Geneidy, A. (2018)
Journal of Transport and Land Use.
Where is the happy transit rider? Evaluating satisfaction with regional rail service using a spatial segmentation approach.
*Grisé, E., & El-Geneidy, A. (2018)
Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 114, 84-96.
Public image: Determining the effects of users’ image of public transit on loyalty.
*van Lierop, D., & El-Geneidy, A. (2018)
Public Transport: Planning and Operations, 10(2), 241-256.
Recommending Transit: Disentangling users’ willingness to recommend transit and their intended continued use for publication.
Diab, E., *van Lierop, D. & El-Geneidy (2017)
Travel Behaviour and Society, 6, 1-9.
When I’m 64: Assessing generational differences in public transit use among seniors in Montreal, Canada.
*Fordham, L., *Grisé, E. & El-Geneidy, A. (2017).
Transportation Research Record (2651), 31-41.
Evaluating the relationship between socially (dis)advantaged neighbourhoods and customer satisfaction of bus service in London, U.K.
*Grisé, E. & El-Geneidy, A. (2017).
Transport Geography, 58, 166-175.
The missing Middle: Filling the gap between walkability and observed walking behavior.
*Herrmann, T., *Boisjoly, G., Ross, N., & El-Geneidy A. (2017)
Transportation Research Record, (2661), 103-110.
Perceived reality: Understanding the relationship between reported customer satisfaction and operational characteristics
*van Lierop, D., & El-Geneidy, A. (2017)
Transportation Research Record, (2652), 87-97.
Nothing but a good ride: The influences of satisfaction and loyalty in public transport.
*van Lierop, D., Badami, M. & El-Geneidy, A. (2017)
Transport Reviews, 38(1), 52-72.
The road to productivity: An analysis of commuters’ punctuality and energy levels at work or school.
*Loong, C., *van Lierop, D., & El-Geneidy A. (2017)
Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 45, 1-13.
Overcoming barriers to active transportation: A mixed methods approach to understanding reasons for not cycling.
Manaugh, K., Boisjoly, G. & El-Geneidy, A. (2017)
Transportation, 44(4), 871-884.
Keep ‘em separated: A desire lines analysis of bidirectional cycle tracks in Montreal, Canada.
*Wexler, M. & El-Geneidy, A. (2017)
Transportation Research Record, (2662)102-115.
Can transit-oriented developments help achieve the recommended weekly level of physical activity?
*Langlois, M., Wasfi, R., Ross, N, & El-Geneidy, A. (2016).
Transport and Health, 3, 181-190.
Travelling fair: Targeting equitable transit by understanding job location, sectorial concentration, and transit use among low-wage workers.
*Legrain, A., Buliung, R. & El-Geneidy, A. (2016)
Journal of Transport Geography, 52, 1-11.
Loyalty in transit: An analysis of bus and rail users in two Canadian cities.
*van Lierop, D., & El-Geneidy A. (2016).
Research in Transportation Economics, 59, 50-59.
Evaluating a bicycle education program for children: Findings from Montreal, Canada.
*van Lierop, D., Bebronne, M. & El-Geneidy, A. (2016)
Transportation Research Record
It's a matter of time: An assessment of additional time budgeted for commuting across modes.
*Loong, C. & El-Geneidy A. (2016)
Transportation Research Record
Chasing sustainability: Do newcomers in TODs adopt more sustainable modes of transportation?
*Langlois, M., *van Lierop, D., Wasfi, R., & El-Geneidy, A. (2015)
Transportation Research Record, (2531), 83-92.
Who, what, when, and where: Revisiting the influences of transit mode share.
*Legrain, A., Buliung, R., & El-Geneidy, A. (2015)
Transportation Research Record, (2537), 42-51.
Am stressed, must travel: The relationship between mode choice and commuting stress.
Legrain, A., Eluru, N., & El-Geneidy, A. (2015).
Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 34, 141-151.
Disentangling self-selection and transit availability influences in mode choice decision making.
Manaugh, K. & El-Geneidy, A. (2015).
Journal of Transport and Land Use, 8 (2), 45-57.
Cycling under influence: Summarizing the influence of attitudes, habits, social environments and perceptions on cycling for transportation.
*Willis, D., *Manaugh, K., & El-Geneidy, A. (2015).
International Journal of Sustainable Transportation, 9(8), 565-579.
What’s your type: A multidimensional cyclist typology.
*Damant-Sirois, G., *Grimsrud, M., & El-Geneidy, A. (2014).
Transportation, 41(6), 1153-1169.
Transitory optimism: Changes in passenger perception following bus service improvement over time
*Diab, E. & El-Geneidy, A. (2014)
Transportation Research Record, (2415), 97-106.
New evidence on walking distances to transit stops: Identifying redundancies and gaps using variable service areas.
El-Geneidy, A., *Grimsrud, M., *Wasfi, R., *Tétreault, P., & *Surprenant-Legault, J. (2014).
Transportation, 41(1), 193-210.
Determinants of mode share over time: How a changing transport system affects transit use in Toronto, Canada
*Foth, N., Manaugh, K., El-Geneidy, A. (2014)
Transportation Research Record, (2417), 67–77.
Transit to eternal youth: Lifecycle and generational trends in Greater Montreal public transport mode share.
*Grimsrud, M., & El-Geneidy, A. (2014).
Transportation, 41(1), 1-19.
Does travel behavior matter in defining urban form? A quantitative analysis characterizing distinct areas within a region.
Jacques, C. & El-Geneidy, A. (2014).
Journal of Transport and Land use, 7(1) 1-14.
The happy commuter: A comparison of commuter satisfaction across modes.
*St-Louis, E., Manaugh, K., *van Lierop, D., El-Geneidy, A. (2014).
Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 26, 160-170.
Towards equitable transit: Examining transit accessibility and social need in Toronto, Canada 1996-2006
*Foth, N., *Manaugh, K., & El-Geneidy, A. (2013).
Journal of Transport Geography, 29, 1-10.
Driving transit retention to renaissance: Trends in Montreal commute public transport mode share and factors by age group and birth cohort.
*Grimsrud, M. & El-Geneidy, A. (2013).
Public transport: Planning and Operations, 5 (3),119-241.
Rescuing the captive [mode] user: An alternative approach to transport market segmentation.
*Jacques, C., *Manaugh, K., & El-Geneidy, A. (2013).
Transportation, 40(3) 625-645.
Does Distance Matter? Exploring the links among values, motivations and satisfaction in walking trips.
*Manaugh, K., & El-Geneidy, A. (2013).
Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 50, 198-208.
Commuting trade-offs and distance reduction in two-worker households.
*Surprenant-Legault, J., Patterson, Z., & El-Geneidy, A. (2013).
Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 51, 12-28.
Uniquely satisfied: Exploring cyclists trip satisfaction.
*Willis, D., *Manaugh, K., & El-Geneidy, A. (2013).
Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour 18, 136-147.
Towards a better understanding of the factors influencing the likelihood of using shared bicycle systems and frequency of use.
*Bachand-Marleau, J., Lee, B., & El-Geneidy, A. (2012).
Transportation Research Record, (2314), 66-71.
Travel Mode Choice and Transit Route Choice Behavior in Montreal: Insights from McGill University Members Commute Patterns.
Eluru, N, *Chakour, V., & El-Geneidy A. (2012).
Public Transport: Planning and Operations, 4(2) 129–149.
What makes travel “local”: Defining and understanding local travel behavior.
*Manaugh, K., & El-Geneidy, A. (2012).
Journal of Transport and Land use,5(3), 15-27.
Measuring the transportation needs of seniors in the Twin Cities region.
*Wasfi, R., Levinson, D., & El-Geneidy, A. (2012).
Journal of Transport Literature, 6(2), 8-32.
A travel behavior analysis of urban cycling facilities in Montréal Canada.
*Larsen, J., & El-Geneidy, A. (2011).
Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 16(2), 172-177.
Validating walkability indices: How do different households respond to the walkability of their neighbourhood?
*Manaugh, K., & El-Geneidy, A. (2011).
Transportation research Part D: Transport and Environment, 16(4), 309-315.
Driving to suburban rail stations: identifying variables that influence driving distances.
*Vijayakumar, N., El-Geneidy, A., & Patterson, Z. (2011).
Transportation Research Record, (2219), 97-103.
Beyond the quarter mile: Re-examining travel distances by active transportation.
*Larsen, J., El-Geneidy, A., & *Yasmin, F. (2010).
Canadian Journal of Urban Research: Canadian Planning and Policy (supplement), 19(1), 70-88.
Neighborhood travel behavior: A factor and cluster analysis to understand travel behavior in the Montréal metropolitan region.
*Manaugh, K., Miranda-Moreno, L., & El-Geneidy, A. (2010).
Transportation, 37(4), 627–646.
The minimum circuity frontier and the journey to work.
Levinson, D., & El-Geneidy A. (2009).
Regional Science and Urban Economics, 39, 732-738.
Models of transportation and land use change:  A guide to the territory.
Iacono, M., Levinson D., & El-Geneidy A. (2008).
Journal of Planning Literature, 22(4), 323-340.
A detailed analysis of how an urban trail system affects the travel of cyclists.
Krizek, K., El-Geneidy, A., & *Thompson, K. (2007).
Transportation, 34(5), 611-624.
Segmenting preferences and habits of transit users and non-users.
Krizek, K., & El-Geneidy, A. (2007).
Journal of Public Transportation, 10(3), 71-94.
Using GIS to measure the effects of service areas and frequency on passenger boardings at bus stops.
Kimpel, T., Dueker, K., & El-Geneidy, A. (2007).
Journal of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association, 19(1), 5-11.
Book Chapters
Avoiding public transport? Assessing the relationship between accessibility, income and commuting mode in Recife, Brazil.
Boisjoly, G., & El-Geneidy, A. & Serra, B. (2021)
In M. Mladenović, T. Toivonen, E. Willberg & K. Geurs (Eds). Transport in Human Scale Cities: NECTAR Series on Transportation and Communications Networks Research, (pp. 40-52). Edward Elgar.
Is the customer always right? Analyzing bus rider complaints and linking them to real-world operations data in Portland, OR.
*Harreman-Fernandes, M., Diab, E., *Cui, B., *DeWeese, J., Crumley, M., & El-Geneidy, A. (2021).
In G. Currie (Ed.), Handbook of Public Transport Research, (pp. 57-69). Edward Elgar Publishing.
Can’t get no satisfaction: Examining the influence of commuting on overall life satisfaction.
*Fordham, L., *van Lierop & El-Geneidy, A. (2018)
In M. Friman, D., Ettema, & L. Olsson (Ed), Quality of Life and Daily Travel (pp. 157-181). Springer Cham.
Articles in refereed conference proceedings
Who is willing to take transit in the future? Older adults’ perceived challenges and barriers to using public transit across Canada.
*Alousi-Jones, M., *Carvalho, T., Zhang, M., Jiminez, I., & El-Geneidy, A. (2025)
Paper accepted to be presented at the 104th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., USA.
Influence of tolerable, perceived, and actual travel time on trip satisfaction among Canadian older adults.
*Carvalho, T. & El-Geneidy, A.(2025).
Paper accepted to be presented at the 104th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., USA.
Barriers, adoption, and use of a Bike-sharing system: A market-segment approach to current and potential users in Montréal, Canada.
*Goudis, P., *Victoriano-Habit, R., *Carvalho, T., & El-Geneidy, A. (2025).
Paper accepted to be presented at the 104th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., USA.
Getting around on foot: Older adults’ walking experiences and perspectives on neighbourhood walkability across Canada.
*James, M., *Alousi-Jones, M, *Soliz, A., & El-Geneidy, A. (2025).
Paper accepted to be presented at the 104th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., USA.
Intention to Use Light-Rail Transit and First-Mile Mode Choice.
*Villafuerte, J., DeWeese, J., Cui, B., Wasfi, R., Kestens, Y., & El-Geneidy A. (2022).
Paper accepted to be presented at the 101st Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., USA.
Understanding the relationships between regional accessibility, home values and travel behavior
*Cerdá, A., & El-Geneidy, A. (2010).
Paper presented at the 89th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., USA.
Measuring the transportation needs of people with developmental disability.
Wasfi, R., Levinson, D., & El-Geneidy, A.(2007).
Paper presented at the 86th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., USA.
Examining the consistency of preferences about travel and neighborhood characteristics in residential location decisions.
*Wilson, R., Krizek, K., & El-Geneidy, A. (2007).
Paper presented at the 86th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., USA.
Conference papers
A detailed analysis of Montréals commuters behavior.
*Tétreault, P., & El-Geneidy, A. (2008).
Paper presented at the ACSP-AESOP 4th Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, USA.
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