COST (COVID - 19 Survey): COVID-19 Survey for assessing Travel impact (COST)

COVID-19 Research Area(s): Economics & Business

This research investigates how COVID - 19 has affected individuals travel decisions including their daily and long distance travel. A web-based survey, COVID - 19 Survey for assessing Travel impact (COST), is designed to collect information regarding respondents daily travel, long-distance travel, and socio-demographic characteristics. The survey also collects information regarding the mental well-of the respondents. This study will develop models utilizing this data to analyze how people have changed their daily out-of-home travel activities such as shopping during the outbreak of COVID-19. This research will also examine how individuals' are adjusting their travel decisions, and their impact on the transportation system including transit.