Hoogerhuis, Sjoerd (2021) A Ferrytale: Exploring the meaning of place of Amsterdam's ferry lines. Bachelor thesis.
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Abstract
A key characteristic of Amsterdam are its ferries. This study researches which factors ferry travelers perceive as contributing to the meaning of place of the Amsterdam ferries, whether travelers see the ferries as an important place, what influences this and what ferry lines are the most well-liked. Previous research on commute and public transport perception combined with water and in-vehicle activity research suggests that the ferries are generally regarded positively by their travelers. The current mixed methods research makes use of a survey (n=394) and visual methodology (n=36). Water and visible scenery contribute the most to the meaning of place, along with travelers experiencing the ferry as a break or a moment of rest in their journey. An overwhelming majority (92.9%) of the respondents personally considers the ferry an important place. Local residence, (to a lesser extent) frequency of use and destination influence this. The Centraal Station – Buiksloterweg ferry is the most well-liked as well as the most used ferry in the research.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Degree programme: | Human Geography and Planning |
| Supervisor: | Oosterhoff, A.T. |
| Date Deposited: | 29 Jun 2021 10:28 |
| Last Modified: | 29 Jun 2021 10:28 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3494 |
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