Emerging Commuters’ Perception of First and Last-Mile Connectivity around Metro Stations

First and Last Mile Connectivity (FLMC) is the connection between primary public transportation and the beginning and end of an individual’s trip. Globally, FLMC is considered an essential tool in sustainable transportation development. Through sustainable transportation measures, it manages major trip concerns faced through environmental, social, and economic factors. Researchers in several studies have highlighted several apprehensions to be considered while planning for FLMC in an area. Comprehension of the outcome depends on various intrinsic factors of the study area. For instance, the character of the place, users of the study area, regional setting of the area, local climate, infrastructural need and demand, environmental status of the site, and so on. This paper aims to identify the parameters for appraising FLMC, classify the associated indicators, and characterize the indicators in a defined parameter for the study area. The methodology includes documentation of the parameters through a systematic literature review and validation by stakeholders through a primary survey. The interpretation of the data received is analysed through exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and fuzzy logic (FL) to create the final weight of the parameters. Thus, a framework for identifying and analysing the parameters for a specific area in a developing context with similar socio-economic status is created.