mean ratings, factor analysis, indepandent t - test, and one-way anova tests the most important of the 40 derivey statements of need. moreover,to validate the instrument, an exploratory factor analysis was performed on the 40 items as a result of which ten factors were generated.also, an independent t-test was conducted to examine any significant differences between males and females for each factor. finally, the dimensions in terms of the demographic factors and travel - related behaviors of the respondents,