Exploring the propensity to travel by demand responsive transport in the rural area of Lincolnshire in England

Wang, Christopher; Quddus, Mohammed; Enoch, Marcus P.; Ryley, Tim; Davison, Lisa

doi:10.1016/j.cstp.2014.12.006

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“…Furthermore, male respondents were more likely to choose the no-option. We can link this to previous findings that men travel less frequently by demand-responsive transport than women, if they are below pension age (Wang et al, 2015). Model 3 reveals that being a student is positively correlated with the stopflex alternative, which may imply a preference for traditional bus services as the stopflex alternative resembles regular bus services most closely.…”

Section: Model Resultssupporting

confidence: 68%

“…For example, age and gender -e.g. under or over retirement age -have significant effects on the use of demand-responsive or adaptive transport systems (Wang et al, 2015). Weckström et al (2018) highlighted several differences by income group in the reasons for using, discontinuing or not using the Kutsuplus demandresponsive transport service, which operated in Helsinki from 2012 to 2015.…”

Section: Trip and User Characteristicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Potential uptake of adaptive transport services: An exploration of service attributes and attitudes

Morsche¹,

Puello

Geurs

2019

Transport Policy

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This paper describes an examination of people's preferences regarding a wide range of flexible and demand-responsive adaptive transport services in the Netherlands. We used a stated choice experiment, which included a set of attributes, such as access to the service, schedule, window of departure and arrival time, travel costs and travel time. Four mixed logit models were estimated based on a dataset of 3,632 observations (454 respondents). Various service attributes were found to have a significant influence on the potential of alternatives, including fixed stops and a wide time window (valued negatively) and door-to-door transport and unscheduled transport (valued positively). In addition, attitudes towards conventional and modern service types were relevant determinants for the potential uptake of ATS. In particular, having a positive attitude towards public transport was found to increase the likelihood of using stop-based (defined mobility) services. Finally, our results reveal that existing public transport users displayed a greater willingness to use flexible public transport alternatives, whereas car drivers were more inclined to use car-and ride-sharing services.

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confidence: 68%

Section: Trip and User Characteristicsmentioning

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Potential uptake of adaptive transport services: An exploration of service attributes and attitudes

Morsche¹,

Puello

Geurs

2019

Transport Policy

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“…Given the high influence of social relationships and sense of place, interventionist measures that help older rural women connect in diverse ways with their communities would be particularly welcome. Such measures may include: new approaches to the provision of public and private transport (Wang et al 2015); enhanced access to Broadband and communications technologies used to enhance social relationships (Beneito-Montagut et al 2018); and the maintenance of social and cultural amenities, all of which may help to improve the formation of social networks (Degnen 2016).…”

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How Ageing and Quality of Life is Influenced by Social Relationships: An Exploration of Rural Midlife Women in Ireland

Herbert

2018

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The aim of this article is to examine and contribute to the existing body of knowledge on gendered rural ageing by exploring, from a lifecourse perspective, the pivotal role of social relationships in shaping the quality of life for rural women at mid-life and beyond. Quality of life is examined in relation to the contributing factor of social relationships, and the article further explores concepts that intersect with social relationships to influence quality of life, including those of place, work, and health. As part of the examination of social relationships, complementary concepts of social inclusion and exclusion, social isolation, and loneliness are also explored. Findings from qualitative interviews with 25 women in rural Ireland aged 45-65 years, together with grounded theory analysis, suggest that the quality of life experienced by rural women at mid-life is primarily influenced by the presence, absence, and quality of social relationships experienced with family, friends, and other members of the community. Although a number of influencing factors contribute to perceived quality of life, meaningful social connectivity takes precedence. In considering life beyond middle-age, rural women envisage social inclusion as playing an increasingly vital role in shaping their ageing and their quality of life.

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“…Everyday mobility and accessibility for rural populations has been explored in research, from the perspective of transport-related social exclusion (Shergold and Parkhurst 2012;McDonagh 2006;Gray et al 2006), car dependency (Gray et al 2001;McDonagh 2006), commuting behavior (Sandow 2008), and willingness to pay (Israel Schwarzlose et al 2014). Several studies have described, analyzed, or evaluated alternative solutions to regular PT, such as car-sharing or car-pooling (Parker et al 2011), demand responsive transport (Wang et al 2015;Davison et al 2012), and information technologies (Velaga et al 2012;Papangelis et al 2013). However, Swedish conditions have rarely been highlighted within international literature.…”

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The Importance of Public Transport for Mobility and Everyday Activities among Rural Residents

Berg

Ihlström

2019

Social Sciences

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A lack of transport opportunities has been shown to be a barrier for accessibility and social inclusion in contemporary society. In rural and sparsely populated areas, access to public transport is often poor compared to urban areas, leading to fewer possibilities to participate in normal relationships and activities among rural dwellers. Based on qualitative interviews with rural dwellers in Sweden, the aim of this study was to explore how access to transport can meet the needs of mobility and activity participation in everyday life and how different modes of transport are being used. The study has been permeated by the time-geographical perspective, which considers people’s use of time and space and the restrictions they face in order to carry out activities, including travel. The results show that travel by private car plays a central role in realizing everyday activities for rural dwellers, as well as a perception of the car as being the norm in contemporary society. Frequent car use is the consequence of a combination of time-space restrictions, habit, and a lack of services, activities, and public transport in rural areas. Poor public transport services limit children’s and adolescents’ independent mobility in particular. Further, the physical environment influences the ability to use public transport, for example if roads and bus stops are seen as unsafe. Based on the results of the study, several measures and improvements are proposed that could increase mobility and accessibility in rural areas and reduce car dependency.

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Exploring the propensity to travel by demand responsive transport in the rural area of Lincolnshire in England

Cited by 82 publications

References 18 publications

Potential uptake of adaptive transport services: An exploration of service attributes and attitudes

Potential uptake of adaptive transport services: An exploration of service attributes and attitudes

How Ageing and Quality of Life is Influenced by Social Relationships: An Exploration of Rural Midlife Women in Ireland

The Importance of Public Transport for Mobility and Everyday Activities among Rural Residents

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