Schaafsma, Luuk (2021) Rethinking the traditional commute, a thesis on intermodal commutIng via multimodal hubs. Master thesis.
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Abstract
Today, traditional car-dependent commuting towards cities causes high CO2 emissions, congestion and air pollution. Moreover, parked cars occupy vast amounts of scarce public space. These problems will be aggravated when our cities continue to attract more activity. Facilitating intermodal travel to combat these issues has become an important policy objective for cities around the world. Yet, there is still much to learn about intermodality. In this study, the following research question has been asked: To what extent do the various determinants of travel mode choice play a role in stimulating intermodal commuting? Answering this question has been achieved through quantitative inquiry of intermodal commuters in the city of Groningen. The questionnaire has been designed on a theoretical basis that consists of the determinants of travel mode choice. These are: instrumental-, affective- and symbolic determinants, socioeconomic characteristics, mobility related policy at the workplace and amenities at interchange locations. Although heavily influenced by the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the results underline the importance of progressive mobility policies of employers, as well as public transport systems and cycling infrastructure that connect multimodal hubs to workplaces, in stimulating intermodal commuting. This is true for Park & Bike and Park & Ride combinations specifically. Herein, it is important to ensure a public transport system that operates on a highly frequent basis.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Degree programme: | Environmental & Infrastructure Planning |
| Supervisor: | Tillema, T. |
| Date Deposited: | 13 Jan 2021 11:13 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Jan 2021 11:13 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3399 |
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