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Despite the successful implementation of metros in densely populated Indian cities, only scant attention has been paid by government officials, planners and researchers to improving pedestrian accessibility to metro stations. The present study attempts to explore the impact of various microscale built environmental factors on pedestrian satisfaction with regard to access to metro stations, gathering comprehension into design strategies and policy interventions that can improve pedestrian access. Personal interviews were conducted among metro users living in the vicinity of metro stations in Delhi, India. Information was collected on individual, household and trip characteristics and attitude of people on various environmental factors affecting pedestrian access to the metro. The database collected was analyzed by developing structural equation models. It has been found that four latent constructs affect the perception …