Jong, Maaike de (2024) Disconnected areas: investigating the impact of diminished public transport in Peize towards the city of Groningen. Bachelor thesis.
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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.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Degree programme: | Spatial Planning and Design |
| Supervisor: | Saleh, M.M.I.M. |
| Date Deposited: | 21 May 2024 11:53 |
| Last Modified: | 21 May 2024 11:54 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4510 |
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