Encouraging carpooling for commuting in the Paris area (France): which incentives and for whom?

Bulteau, Julie; Feuillet, Thierry; Dantan, Sophie; Abbes, Souhir

doi:10.1007/s11116-021-10237-w

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“…Commuting carpoolers will more likely address some of the cited potential problems [ 15 , 30 , 39 ], because colleagues share workplaces and timetables, and it is easier to trust people we know. In this sense, recent studies point out the importance of carpooling with a colleague, exhibiting the key role of trust [ 40 ]. Other authors have found large heterogeneities among solo commuting drivers [ 41 ], although they concluded that, for solo drivers, finding carpool drivers will be easier than carpool passengers.…”

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Carpooling Systems for Commuting among Teachers: An Expert Panel Analysis of Their Barriers and Incentives

Rey-Merchán

López-Arquillos

Rosa

2022

IJERPH

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Sustainable mobility is a current challenge in our society. Research shows that carpooling systems are potential solutions that could mitigate environmental pollution and urban congestion and provide cost savings for their users. Despite their potential benefits, the levels of carpooling practices among some occupations could be improved. Teachers are suitable for carpooling experiences due to their specific working conditions (e.g., timetables, destinations changes, path matches); however, there is no research solely focused on teachers. Thus, the current research aimed to analyze the barriers and incentives for teachers using carpooling systems for commuting. A panel member was selected following the staticized group technique. Panelists were surveyed to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of carpooling. Results showed that fuel savings were considered by the expert panel as the most important incentive for carpooling. For short distances, carpooling was not considered the best commuting option. Additionally, the increase in travel time and loss of personal independence were identified as relevant barriers. Based on the opinions of experts, it can be concluded that carpooling barriers outweigh the incentives for the commuting of teachers. To promote carpooling practices, institutional mobility plans with advantages for carpoolers could improve the teachers’ perceptions about carpooling. Future carpooling strategies should consider these results to promote incentives and address the identified barriers.

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