Social-Demographic and Transportation Habit Effects on Residents’ Intention to Use Metro

Considered a solution to address traffic congestion and air pollution caused by private vehicles, Metro systems have become widespread across the world and serve as a popular means of transportation in several countries. The influcence area around stations also shape and create “compact areas” called “Transit-Oriented Development ares”. TOD is a strategic plan aimed at promoting growth through the use of metro systems and integrated public transportation as a replacement for personal vehicles. To identify the factors influencing the use of the Metro system by residents in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This study analyzes demographic characteristics and transportation usage habits, while also assessing whether these two factors impact the decision to use the Metro system. The analytical method employed in this study is the CART decision tree (Classification and Regression Tree), using analysis data collected through questionnaires from 300 residents living around station areas in Ho Chi Minh City. The results of this study show that bus usage habits and distance to the Metro station have a strong impact on the intention to use the Metro, while factors such as educational background, age, and income have less influence.