I want to get accurate data on walking behaviour (particularly related to public transport use), such as the distances and routes taken.
A relatively easy method would be to use an app for people's smartphones to track their location.
I have tested a few apps, such as Moves, but in my experience the tracking often tends to be inaccurate - especially regarding the microscale on which walking takes place.
I wonder what other people's experiences are regarding the use of travel behaviour-tracking apps, or other (non-smartphone) tools that might help getting insight into this walking behaviour?
Yes, for instance. How far and via which route people walk from home to/from public transport. But it can also be to/from work or the shop. The origin/destination is not necessarily relevant.
If you have experience with walking to/from particular origins/destinations or with certain travel purposes, I'm happy to hear about that though
I don't have much experience about this, but will suggest for a questionnaire survey in which you can ask questions about the information you want from individual traveler,
Taking target group : those using public transport
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