eprintid: 3896
rev_number: 6
eprint_status: archive
userid: 1
dir: disk0/00/00/38/96
datestamp: 2022-07-19 13:51:19
lastmod: 2022-07-19 13:51:19
status_changed: 2022-07-19 13:51:19
type: thesis
metadata_visibility: show
sword_depositor: 1
creators_name: Jong, Niels de
creators_id: S4122682
creators_email: Nielsdej2000@gmail.com
title: The relationships between the perceived built environment, perceived safety, and travel satisfaction in Dutch rural areas
ispublished: unpub
full_text_status: public
abstract: Improving life satisfaction to create a better living environment is now more important than ever,
due to the large population growth. Travel satisfaction is an important factor of life satisfaction,
which is influenced by the perceived built environment and perceived safety. One way to increase
life satisfaction is using active travel methods, such as cycling. This research aims to find out how the
perceived built environment and perceived safety influence satisfaction when cycling in rural areas.
This was done using a survey, which people could rate their cycling satisfaction, built environment,
and perceived safety. The results show that the perceived built environment affects both the
perceived safety and the satisfaction when cycling. Especially the perceived stress, which is
influenced by the perceived built environment, such as the perceived quality of the infrastructure, is
important for satisfaction. Also, the aesthetics of an area improves satisfaction, as it increases how
comfortable people are when cycling and lowers stress levels. The results suggest that to improve
the travel satisfaction when cycling in rural areas a focus must be on reducing dangerous situations
between cars and cyclists, and improving the aesthetics surrounding bicycle pathways.
date: 2022
pages: 28
thesis_type: bachelor
degree_programme: TP
tutors_name: Ramezani, S.
tutors_organization: Fac. Ruimtelijke wetenschappen, Basiseenheid Planologie
tutors_email: s.ramezani@rug.nl
security: staffonly
keywords_local: travel satisfaction
keywords_local: perceived built environment
keywords_local: perceived safety
keywords_local: stress levels
keywords_local: rural areas
language_iso: en
date_issued: 2022-07-16
citation:   Jong, Niels de  (2022) The relationships between the perceived built environment, perceived safety, and travel satisfaction in Dutch rural areas.  Bachelor thesis.   
document_url: https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/3896/1/Bachelor_Project_Niels_Final.pdf