Oost, Thijs (2021) The Influence of Environmental Awareness on Car Usage in the North of the Netherlands. Bachelor thesis.
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Abstract
Car usage contributes to the emission of greenhouse gasses. Reducing these emissions helps to slow down rising of the global average mean temperature. Environmental awareness could influence the mobility of people. This research aimed to gain an understanding of whether residents in the North of the Netherlands are willing to stop using their cars due to environmental considerations. The central research question addressed in this study is: How does environmental awareness affect anticipated car ownership in the North of the Netherlands? The hypothesis is that environmental awareness will reduce people’s future car use in the near future. A questionnaire has been conducted among car owners living in the North of the Netherlands. They were asked, amongst others, about their willingness to stop using their car in the future because of environmental concerns. The data from the questionnaire has been analysed using statistical tests. The most important finding is that people who believe the environment is in poor condition, and people who are willing to change their lifestyle, are on average more willing to get rid of their car if the alternative mode of transport is significantly better for the environment.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Degree programme: | Spatial Planning and Design |
| Supervisor: | Bahrami, F. |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Feb 2021 16:16 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Feb 2021 16:16 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3425 |
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