Research Article
What Makes People Change Their Preferences in Public Transportation – Opinions in Different User Groups
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.1007/978-3-319-19743-2_21, author={Martina Ziefle and Wiktoria Wilkowska}, title={What Makes People Change Their Preferences in Public Transportation -- Opinions in Different User Groups}, proceedings={Internet of Things. IoT Infrastructures. First International Summit, IoT360 2014, Rome, Italy, October 27-28, 2014, Revised Selected Papers, Part II}, proceedings_a={IOT360}, year={2015}, month={7}, keywords={Public transport Mobility pattern Acceptance Pro-using arguments Contra-using arguments User diversity}, doi={10.1007/978-3-319-19743-2_21} }- Martina Ziefle
Wiktoria Wilkowska
Year: 2015
What Makes People Change Their Preferences in Public Transportation – Opinions in Different User Groups
IOT360
Springer
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-19743-2_21
Abstract
Mobility is a critical requirement for cities, but broadly accepted mobility concepts are difficult to realize. Environmental hazards, high costs, complex planning processes, affordability, accessibility and safety are crucial factors. Also, the demographic change in line with increasing individual transportation needs and mobility profiles aggravate a sustainable and topical planning of urban mobility. As the understanding of human needs is vital for the acceptance of novel mobility concepts, we explored pro- and contra-using motives for public transportation as well as aspects of conditional acceptance. Using an empirical approach, 580 persons answered a questionnaire in this regard. The results allow insights into opinions of age and gender related mobility needs in the public transport sector.