Insights from User Preferences on Automated Vehicles: Influence of Socio-Demographic Factors on Value of Time in Romania Case

Andrei, Liliana; Luca, Oana; Gaman, Florian

doi:10.3390/su141710828

Cited by 7 publications

(3 citation statements)

References 66 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Therefore, potential future users' expected transportation mode changes under the availability of three different AV types with different ecological benefits (PAV: private AV, SAV: shared AV, RSAV: ride-shared AV) were identified. As there is already a broad foundation of research done on socio-economic factors such as residential location, income or car ownership [64][65][66], or influencing transportation mode choices, this study was focused on peoples' attitudes and needs as explanatory factors. The results can be used as starting points to derive strategies for an ecologically sustainable implementation of driving automation, which is expected to play a key role in fighting climate change by significantly reducing the emissions of the transport sector.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

To Share or Not to Share—Expected Transportation Mode Changes Given Different Types of Fully Automated Vehicles

2023

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

When it comes to climate change, automated vehicles (AV) are often presented as a key factor to reducing emissions related with the transport sector. While studies promise emissions savings of up to 80%, it is often overlooked how AVs will be introduced and which transportation mode changes will arise from their implementation. Therefore, this online survey examined usage intentions regarding private and shared AV types, and underlying attitudes and mobility needs of 136 current users of different main modes of transport. Two main results counteract the general assumption of ecological sustainability benefits of AVs: First, current car drivers prefer private over shared AV types, even though notable sustainability gains can only be expected from shared AVs. Second, current users of more sustainable modes of transport (walking, bike, public transport) would replace theses modes by AVs for substantial shares of their trips, which represents a behavioural rebound effect, since AVs cannot be more sustainable than walking or biking. Group-specific mobility needs and knowledge gaps regarding the sustainability of different AV types are identified as reasons for these results and as starting points for deriving necessary measures accompanying the introduction of AVs into society through motivating ecologically sustainable transportation mode changes.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

To Share or Not to Share—Expected Transportation Mode Changes Given Different Types of Fully Automated Vehicles

2023

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…This would lead to a mode shift from private cars to mass transportation use by almost half of the people where they are willing to pay the congestion levy [14]. Additionally, policy measures, such as road pricing schemes in Melbourne, Australia, can reduce private vehicle travel, congestion, and emissions, with the potential for a 20% reduction in travel time and 13% reduction in emissions when 20% of car drivers shift to public transport [15].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

High-Profile Convoy Disruptions: Exploring Socioeconomic and Environmental Ramifications of Road Closures

Zubair,

Javed,

Ud-Din

et al. 2024

Sustainability

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Congestion persists despite various demand management techniques, particularly for handling recurrent congestion. However, non-recurrent congestion from events like VIP movements poses unique challenges, especially during peak hours. This study investigates the environmental and economic impacts of road blockages due to VIP movements in developing countries, focusing on Pakistan. Considering practiced standard operating procedures associated with VIP movements, this study finds significant delays and economic burdens in debt-ridden economies. It uses discrete choice modeling and microsimulation techniques to evaluate the value of travel time and quantifies road blockage effects on fuel consumption, travel time, and carbon emissions. Data from central blockage locations in Rawalpindi and Islamabad reveal a value of travel time estimated at 1.77 USD/h, with income and gender significantly influencing mode choices during VIP movements. Moreover, road blockages exceeding two minutes substantially negatively impact the environment and economy, particularly in developing nations. Urgent action is needed for effective mitigation strategies and sustainable transportation policies to address the detrimental effects and promote alternative transportation modes. Recommendations include limiting VIP blockages to a maximum of two minutes and implementing policies to discourage private car usage. Despite limitations, the study emphasizes the critical role of sustainable transportation policies in enhancing the well-being of road users in developing nations.

show abstract

“…We thus note that while understanding the impact of AVs on each of the components of the DNSH is crucial to ensure their responsible and sustainable implementation, a holistic understanding of the overall impact of AVs on DNSH components (climate mitigation, climate adaptation, water resources, circular economy, pollution prevention, and healthy ecosystems) in the cities and the development of an integrative vision incorporating pro-active mitigation measures is a topic that has not yet appeared on the international research agenda. Additionally, in Romania, AV research has focused only on understanding future users' perceptions [24,25], or technical aspects [26,27]. The effects of implementing AVs in Romania have not yet been fully understood, and an interdisciplinary approach is still lacking.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Unveiling the Hidden Effects of Automated Vehicles on “Do No Significant Harm’’ Components

et al. 2023

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The deployment of automated vehicles (AVs) has the potential to disrupt and fundamentally transform urban transportation. As their implementation becomes imminent on cities’ streets, it is of great concern that no comprehensive strategies have been formulated to effectively manage and mitigate their potential negative impacts, particularly with respect to the components of the do no significant harm (DNSH) framework recently introduced in the EU taxonomy. The methodology employed comprises three steps: (i) An extensive literature review on the impact of AVs on the DNSH components; (ii) exploration of designing a coherent pro-active vision by integrating measures identified in the literature as key elements to mitigate the harm; and (iii) an interdisciplinary focus group (FG) to verify whether the impacts of AVs and potential mitigation measures for Bucharest are similar to those identified by the literature and integrated into the pro-active vision. The results suggest that while there are commonalities, variations exist in focus and perspective, underscoring the necessity of examining the mitigation measures encompassed in the vision through additional focus groups conducted in different cities.

show abstract

Insights from User Preferences on Automated Vehicles: Influence of Socio-Demographic Factors on Value of Time in Romania Case

Cited by 7 publications

References 66 publications

To Share or Not to Share—Expected Transportation Mode Changes Given Different Types of Fully Automated Vehicles

To Share or Not to Share—Expected Transportation Mode Changes Given Different Types of Fully Automated Vehicles

High-Profile Convoy Disruptions: Exploring Socioeconomic and Environmental Ramifications of Road Closures

Unveiling the Hidden Effects of Automated Vehicles on “Do No Significant Harm’’ Components

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About