Analysis of Inner-City Trips in Medium-Sized Cities (Case study: Bushehr port)

The aim of this study was to analyze inner-city trips in Bushehr as a medium-sized city in the southern coastal strip of Iran and to identify the dominant travel patterns in this city. The research method is descriptive; it is applied-developmental in terms of purpose and nature, and it is quantitative in terms of the type of data collected. Survey methods and documentation were used in combination to collect data. The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire using Likert spectrum items. The research population was over 15 years old citizens in Bushehr, from which 384 participants were selected as the research sample using a random sampling method. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software and statistical tests (t-test, etc.). The results indicated that recreational-cultural traveling has the highest demand and travel production in Bushehr. Also, the use of private cars is the priority of citizens for inner-city trips. Access to inner-city trips is considered easy for Bushehr residents due to the traffic distance and travel costs