Modeling interdependent choices of remote working centers and transportation with attitudes through latent variables

• Analyzed the interdependent choice of remote working centers and transportation modes.. • Identified the contextual and attitudinal impacts on the adoption of remote working centers • Proposed policies in promoting the use of remote working centers for sustainable mobility styles. The paper aims to investigate the interdependent choice behavior of individuals regarding Remote Working Centers (RWCs) and transportation modes, focusing particularly on latent factors like attitudes and personality traits. Using stated preference data from Tokyo, Japan, an integrated choice and latent variable (ICLV) model was applied. The results reveal that RWCs with six square meters of workspaces, minimal distractions, and no nearby amenities increase the probability of using RWCs. Work commitment, opportunity loss, workplace attire, timesaving attitude, workplace attachment, and workplace aversion significantly influence RWC usage. Individuals having higher work commitment, greater concerns about opportunity loss, higher workplace attire, and stronger workplace attachment and aversion are more likely to use RWCs, while timesaving people prefer working from home. Transportation choices also vary, with workplace attire investments favoring driving, and timesaving attitudes leaning toward walking or rail. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders to promote teleworking, alleviating traffic and reducing environmental impacts.