This study identified the factors that promote walkability and use of non-motorizedtransport in Iloilo City, Philippines, a medium-sized city of less than 500,000 inhabitants. Datasurveyed from 400 respondents using a 23-item questionnaire were analyzed using independentsample T-tests and Pearson’s r test of correlation. Results showed significant relationshipsbetween attitudinal beliefs towards walking and use of NMT and likelihood to use these modes.Socio-economic attributes (gender, age, income, educational level and employment status) alsoshowed significant relationship. Males tend to use more NMTs while females tend to walk more,which might be due to them being “captive walkers”. Multiple linear regression resulted in models showing three (3) main predictors to walking: theindividual’s intrinsic preference for walking, attitudinal beliefs on walking as facilitative ofphysical fitness, and perception that walking is the most flexible mode of transport. Two (2)predictors for NMT use emerged: cycling is the most convenient mode of transport, and thestrong personal preference for NMT over public transport. Identified deterrents to walking anduse of NMT are weather, peace and order, and pollution. Unique responses also identified straydogs as one of the deterrents. Practical recommendations to increase modal share of walking anduse of NMT are also included.
