Compensatory leisure travel? The role of urban structure and lifestyle in weekend and holiday trips in Greater Copenhagen

Große, Juliane; Fertner, Christian; Carstensen, Trine Agervig

doi:10.1016/j.cstp.2018.12.004

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“…Recent studies also show a lack of connection between dissatisfaction with dwellings or residential neighborhoods and long-distance travel (Große et al, 2019). Furthermore, most evidence in favor of the compensation hypothesis applies to domestic trips and not international trips (Große et al, 2019). The compensation hypothesis thus does not appear to be the primary explanation behind the urban density-air travel correlation (Czepkiewicz et al, 2018a).…”

Section: Compensation Hypothesismentioning

confidence: 96%

“…There are clear examples of seeking nature and calmness as an important motivation of inner-city residents' travel, primarily to domestic destinations in qualitative studies (Czepkiewicz et al, 2020a;Naess, 2006) but quantitative studies show mixed results. Higher urban density and living in a larger city have been related to higher rates of second home access (Große, Fertner, & Carstensen, 2019) or use (Strandell & Hall, 2015), but other similar studies did not find such association (Naess, 2006). Access to a private garden and local area density have been associated with less frequent long-distance travel for leisure purposes (Czepkiewicz et al, 2020b;Holden & Norland, 2005) but the studies have been ambiguous in attributing it to compensatory behavior.…”

Section: Compensation Hypothesismentioning

confidence: 98%

“…Access to a private garden and local area density have been associated with less frequent long-distance travel for leisure purposes (Czepkiewicz et al, 2020b;Holden & Norland, 2005) but the studies have been ambiguous in attributing it to compensatory behavior. Recent studies also show a lack of connection between dissatisfaction with dwellings or residential neighborhoods and long-distance travel (Große et al, 2019). Furthermore, most evidence in favor of the compensation hypothesis applies to domestic trips and not international trips (Große et al, 2019).…”

Section: Compensation Hypothesismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Travel-related attitudes and preferences can be a reason for why people choose to live in some areas in the city, which has been described as residential self-selection (Cao, 2014;Czepkiewicz et al, 2018b;Große et al, 2019;Maat & de Vries, 2006;Naess, 2006). Residential self-selection could also point to an effect opposite to the typical definition of compensation hypothesis, where, for example, residential location is chosen for its green and calm character by people who also enjoy engaging in nature-and calmness-seeking travel outside a city (Czepkiewicz et al, 2020b;Maat & de Vries, 2006).…”

Section: Residential Self-selectionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As noted, the compensation hypothesis may only partly explain the connections between the urban environment and travel behavior. Therefore, when studying this topic, one needs to be ready for other explanatory concepts to appear during data analysis (Große et al, 2019;Strandell & Hall, 2015).…”

Section: Socio-demographic and Economic Characteristicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Long-Distance Travel and the Urban Environment: Results from a Qualitative Study in Reykjavik

Raudsepp

Árnadóttir

Czepkiewicz

et al. 2021

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A compact urban form has shown many benefits in efficiency. Yet multiple studies have found that residents of urban, dense, and centrally located areas travel more frequently than those living in suburbs, small towns, or the countryside. As air travel is already causing more emissions than ground transport in many affluent urban locations and is predicted to increase, this pattern could undermine efforts in climate change mitigation. Explanations of these patterns and motivations for long-distance travel connected to the built environment have been examined quantitatively before, but with inconclusive answers. We studied this topic qualitatively in Reykjavik, Iceland, offering an in-depth perspective through semi-structured interviews. Results showed various links between the urban environment and long-distance travel. Some indications of compensatory travel behavior emerged, particularly connected to a lack of quality green areas, hectic urban life, and commuting stress. Compensatory trips were typically domestic. Furthermore, residential preferences seemed connected to leisure travel preferences—living in green neighborhoods was connected to more domestic travel to nature. The results show there are more factors for ‘escape’ trips than urban density and lack of green spaces. Examples of car-free lifestyles hindering domestic leisure travel were also found. Our study shows how a qualitative approach offers nuanced insight into the travel motivations of urbanites. Considering our results and travel motivation literature, the compensation hypothesis appears to be an overly narrow theoretical framing. Our study supports the conclusion that planning policies should aim at reducing car-dependence. Further research is needed for specific policy recommendations.

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Section: Compensation Hypothesismentioning

confidence: 96%