I want but I can’t: understanding suppressed travel among Canadians

<p style="font-weight: 400;">Suppressed travel refers to trips that people want to make but do not make due to transport barriers or social inequity. This study aims to understand what factors, both social and transport aspects, are associated with suppressed travel. Using data from the National Survey of Transport Poverty, we include demographic, socioeconomic, and built environment factors. Using three dependent variables to capture suppressed travel with different levels of impact: missed commitment, declined employment opportunities, and not pursuing education opportunities due to the transport situation. The result finds that low-income individuals, people without car access, visible minorities, immigrants, and people with disabilities are more likely to be suppressed. Perceived and observed accessibility show a different pattern, with perceived accessibility may capturing more unmet needs and mobility barriers, especially on latent demand.