Investigation on the Drivers and the Barriers for Travel Behaviour Changes and the Analysis of the Impact: A Case Study of Car Sharing in Australia

Purpose This study aims to examine the impact of terrorism on risk perception and travel behaviour of the Dutch market towards Sri Lanka. Design/methodology/approach The research process involved an online self-administered method created with one of the leading research and web-based survey tools called Qualtrics. The questionnaire was filled in by 328 respondents. Findings Findings indicate that Sri Lankan is perceived to be a relatively safe destination. However, the likeliness of visiting the country is unlikely. The respondents with past travel experience (PTE) perceive Sri Lanka to be safer than those without PTE and are more likely to revisit. Male respondents have a higher safety perception of Sri Lanka than women. Most of the respondents see Sri Lanka as an attractive destination and would consider travelling there with children. Research limitations/implications The majority of the respondents are female and aged between 18 to 29 years old. The majority of the respondents’ children were already 19 or older and not accompanying their parents on holiday. This study has managerial implications for Sri Lanka’s tourism board that could work on developing a marketing strategy that focusses on promoting Sri Lanka as a safe destination in combination with all the other unique selling points. Originality/value To the best of author’s knowledge, no analysis has been so far published with a focus on the impact of terrorism on risk perception and attitudes of the Dutch tourist towards Sri Lanka. The aim of this paper is to close the existing gap in the literature and to provide valuable knowledge on the influence of terrorism on risk perception and attitudes of the Dutch tourists’ travel behaviour towards Sri Lanka as a destination.

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An exploration of travel behaviour change after the implementation of cycle tracks: a case study of Sherbourne Street in Toronto

10.32920/ryerson.14668320.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Raymond A. Ziemba

Keyword(s):

Travel Behavior ◽

Substitution Effect ◽

Travel Behaviour ◽

Active Transportation ◽

Survey Method ◽

Infrastructure Design ◽

Intercept Survey ◽

The Impact ◽

The City

With the growing environmental, health and economic concerns associated with automobiles, municipalities are investing in cycling infrastructure. These new infrastructures are often assumed to facilitate a mode substitution effect, encouraging users to switch to active transportation. This study explores the impact of cycle tracks on travel behavior. A case study was conducted on Sherbourne Street, in the city of Toronto, that was redeveloped in 2012 to include cycle tracks, i.e., separated bicycle lanes. The study used a street intercept survey method to record quantitative data on retrospective cycling travel behavior. A mode substitution was observed, with 37.85% of the sample being new riders. However, this number was possibly influenced by self-selection, or a change in residency or destinations. The main reasons for switching to cycling along Sherbourne Street were listed as improved safety and efficiency. The case study provides a measure of the impact of cycle tracks, providing a justification for this infrastructure design.

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An exploration of travel behaviour change after the implementation of cycle tracks: a case study of Sherbourne Street in Toronto

10.32920/ryerson.14668320 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Raymond A. Ziemba

Keyword(s):

Travel Behavior ◽

Substitution Effect ◽

Travel Behaviour ◽

Active Transportation ◽

Survey Method ◽

Infrastructure Design ◽

Intercept Survey ◽

The Impact ◽

The City

With the growing environmental, health and economic concerns associated with automobiles, municipalities are investing in cycling infrastructure. These new infrastructures are often assumed to facilitate a mode substitution effect, encouraging users to switch to active transportation. This study explores the impact of cycle tracks on travel behavior. A case study was conducted on Sherbourne Street, in the city of Toronto, that was redeveloped in 2012 to include cycle tracks, i.e., separated bicycle lanes. The study used a street intercept survey method to record quantitative data on retrospective cycling travel behavior. A mode substitution was observed, with 37.85% of the sample being new riders. However, this number was possibly influenced by self-selection, or a change in residency or destinations. The main reasons for switching to cycling along Sherbourne Street were listed as improved safety and efficiency. The case study provides a measure of the impact of cycle tracks, providing a justification for this infrastructure design.

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Analysis of the Costs of Selected Car-sharing Services - a Case Study on Six Continents Analysis of the Costs of Selected Car-sharing Services - a Case Study on Six Continents

Transport Economics and Logistics ◽

10.26881/etil.2019.81.14 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 81 ◽

pp. 165-173

Author(s):

Katarzyna Turoń

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Transport ◽

Car Sharing ◽

The Public ◽

Shared Mobility ◽

The World ◽

Different Types ◽

Vehicle Fleet ◽

The Cost ◽

The Impact

Different types of transport solutions that are to influence the sustainability of urban logistics are increasingly used around the world. The same applies to the opportunities offered by the implementation of shared mobility services. According to this idea, car-sharing systems are currently present on six continents of the world and it is anticipated that by 2025 there will be over 36 million users worldwide sharing car-sharing services. In line with this trend, it is worth paying attention to aspects that will encourage the public to use car-sharing services. Because the price is one of the main factors for the society during making a decision about using car-sharing services, the author decided to analyze the costs of car-sharing mobility. In the text basic assumptions about car-sharing services and their development were presented. Then, the article showed the analysis of the cost of using services on six continents in the line of temporary and parking fees. In addition, the work also refers to the impact of the type of vehicle fleet on the price level. The aim of the work was to assess the occurrence of differences between the services offered and the relation between costs and the assumptions of sustainable transport development.

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