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Summary
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The subjective aspects of mobility have received very little attention in
traffic and transport research. Most studies have focused on observable
patterns and behaviours. In order to better understand the subjective
aspects of mobility, this report looks at the experiences and attitudes
related to the use of cars, bicycles and public transport. What is
considered the most enjoyable form of transport in the Netherlands?
How do people judge travelling by car, bicycle or public transport? How
do people respond emotionally?
The report does not address the question of whether cars, bicycles and
public transport function “well” or “poorly” in an objective sense, but
rather describes how people experience the use of different modes of
transport and people’s attitudes to them. Experience in this context
refers to people’s judgements and opinions that are based on the
actual use of cars, bicycles and public transport, whereas attitudes are
more general ideas and views that are not necessarily based on real
experiences. In order to take into account the differences in experience
and attitudes, a distinction has been drawn between frequent,
occasional and infrequent/non-users of cars, bicycles and public
transport.
The report not only clearly presents the differences in experience of
and attitudes towards the use of cars, bicycles or public transport, but
also shows what is responsible for these differences. Is the perceived
appeal of cars, bicycles or public transport linked to characteristics of the
mode of transport, or are the experiences and attitudes more rooted in
an individuals’ lifestyle and living situation? The former assumes that
there is a direct connection between appeal and aspects of travel, such
as speed, cost, comfort and possible traffic jams or delays. The latter
proposes that appeal is primarily dependent on individual characteristics,
such as lifestyle and living situation.
SUPPLY
Travel aspects
DEMAND
Individual characteristics
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