Table 2.

Overview of transport modes referred to in the IPTEM model [1].

Mode	Description
Private Car – Driver	People travelling in a car as the main driver
Private Car – Passenger	People travelling in a car driven by another person
Walk	People walking, this is also categorized as an “active mode” of transport
Bus	People taking the bus, there are two main bus transit providers in Ireland, Dublin Bus, which operates urban driving style city routes in Dublin, Ireland, and Bus Éireann, which provides a mix of urban and intercity driving. Private bus transport is assumed to be negligible.
Cycle	Includes the use of both mechanical bikes and e-bikes for cycling and is also categorized as an “active mode” of transport
Rail/DART/Luas	This mode choice refers to the three rail providers in Ireland; Irish Rail - which operates long distance rail in Ireland, DART- the Dublin Area Rapid Transit, a commuter rail operating in the Greater Dublin area and Luas - a city light rail which operates in Dublin
Taxi/hackney	People travelling in a car operated by a registered taxi driver
Lorry/Motorcycle/Other	This mode includes lorries, motorcycles and any other mode choice not included in the preceding categories