Abstract
The paper provides preliminary information on methodology and summarizes the results of a sociological survey focused on the process of choosing the means of transport in an urban area. In the paper we focus on the adult population of an industrial area, while testing a hypothesis about the independence of passengers' choice from physical variables.
We try to explain why people with different socio-economic characteristics prefer various means of transport for their everyday travelling, and what kind of physical and socio-demographic characteristics is predominant for the choice of the means of transport. We also assess the role of attitudes towards various modes of transport and environmental issues.
Using linear regression and logit models, the effect of physical factors was denied. Attitudes were proven to be a significant predictor though weaker for bike use compared to car and public transport.