While most studies have descriptively analyzed the effects of COVID-19 on travel behavior, a deeper behavioral analysis using econometric modeling is necessary to identify the factors influencing these changes. This research examines how perceptions of COVID-19 and health concerns shape travel behaviors and explores the attitudinal variables that explain the use of different transportation modes. Additionally, it investigates the role of these attitudinal variables as antecedents of teleworking and online shopping intentions. This study contributes to the literature in three ways. First, it develops econometric micro-behavioral models to examine anticipated post-COVID travel behaviors. Second, it identifies behavioral differences across individuals based on their characteristics. Third, it incorporates attitudinal variables related to virtual activities into the modeling framework to assess their impact on mobility behaviors. Our approach categorizes individuals based on their anticipated post-pandemic mode usage and models the determinants influencing these categories. Using data from our COVID Survey 2022, including new attitudinal variables, we employ a Hybrid Choice Model to explore travel mode preferences. By uncovering key drivers of travel behavior, this research aims to inform policymakers in creating effective long-term strategies to address evolving mobility needs in response to significant events that can fundamentally alter travel behavior trends.
