• MANOJ CHATHOTH

The present study on the perceived deterrence of Kochi metro rail transport in enhancing the urban mobility is an attempt to focus more on the benefits of metro rail transport and also to shift from the usage of other mode of transportation. Urban mobility is a critical component of the city development. Using a mixed methods approach, this study combines quantitative surveys, interviews with the passengers of different category including the occasional users. The survey aims to capture a wide range of factors influencing metro usage, such as safety concerns, reliability, accessibility, convenience and overall satisfaction with the metro services. Preliminary findings show that while the Kochi metro is perceived positively in terms of reducing traffic congestion and offering a cleaner mode of transport. Key deterrents identified include limited stations, inadequate feeder services, crowded trains, relatively high cost of metro tickets compared to other mode of transport options etc. Based on these findings this study offers several recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of the Kochi metro system like increase the availability of feeder services, awareness campaigns to educate the public about the benefits of metro usage campaigns related with the environmental benefits highlighting the role in reducing traffic congestion, increase the time of opening and closing of metro, Provide awareness related with the Kochi1App for ticket booking, increase the train frequency during rush hours, implement fare subsidies or discounts for frequent low income groups etc. By understanding these recommendations it is easy to guide the policy makers and the concern authority to focus more on the needs of passengers and also the development in the urban mobility of the passengers.

Deterrence, Metro rail, Urban Mobility

"PERCIEVED DETERRENCE OF METRO RAIL TRANSPORT IN ENHANCING THE URBAN MOBILITY; A STUDY IN KOCHI", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 7, page no.i57-i63, July-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2407808.pdf

"PERCIEVED DETERRENCE OF METRO RAIL TRANSPORT IN ENHANCING THE URBAN MOBILITY; A STUDY IN KOCHI", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 7, page no. ppi57-i63, July-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2407808.pdf