eprintid: 4510
rev_number: 8
eprint_status: archive
userid: 1
dir: disk0/00/00/45/10
datestamp: 2024-05-21 11:53:47
lastmod: 2024-05-21 11:54:22
status_changed: 2024-05-21 11:54:22
type: thesis
metadata_visibility: show
sword_depositor: 1
creators_name: Jong, Maaike de
creators_id: S4522559
creators_email: Maaikepdejong@gmail.com
title: Disconnected areas: investigating the impact of diminished public transport in Peize towards the city of Groningen
ispublished: unpub
full_text_status: public
abstract: While the world is witnessing the time-space compression, rural areas are facing a challenge 
connecting to urban sites. This study explores the possible consequences that a diminishing 
public transportation system on country sides has on the quality of life (QoL) of rural 
inhabitants. To address this research objective, a literature review was conducted alongside a 
Maptionnaire survey involving 120 participants. Literature and survey responses were analyzed 
using key words describing QoL; functionality, efficiency and affordability. The research 
revealed the following key findings: public transportation options for rural inhabitants are 
limited, this does not decrease their QoL, however, they often reported that the transportation 
situation could be improved by better public transportation options. Since the change in public 
transport is decided in a policy document, institutional injustice still stands. These findings 
contribute to research and policy plans by giving insight on opinions of the involved group of 
rural area inhabitants. This would be relevant for policymakers and urban planners involved in 
infrastructure planning. To advance this study, a longitudinal research design could be 
implemented or choosing different QoL factors.
date: 2024
pages: 26
thesis_type: bachelor
degree_programme: TP
tutors_name: Saleh, M.M.I.M.
tutors_organization: Fac. Ruimtelijke wetenschappen, Spatial Planning & Design
tutors_email: Mohamed.Saleh@rug.nl
security: public
keywords_local: Public transport
keywords_local: Quality of Life
keywords_local: Spatial injustice
language_iso: en
date_issued: 2024-05-20
citation:   Jong, Maaike de  (2024) Disconnected areas: investigating the impact of diminished public transport in Peize towards the city of Groningen.  Bachelor thesis.   
document_url: https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/4510/1/ScriptiedefinitiefPDF.pdf