Factors Influencing Public Transport Demand in Sicily During COVID-19 Era: A Study of Commuters’ Travel and Mode Choice Behaviors

Basbas, Socrates; Georgiadis, Georgios; Campisi, Tiziana; Tesoriere, Giovanni

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-86979-3_25

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“…Social norms, along with pro-environmental attitudes, are important when delivering sustainable behaviour change and, in particular, travel behaviour change [12][13][14]. In relation to this, it is important to look for incentives for travel behaviour in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic [15].…”

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The Outbreak of COVID-19 Pandemic in Relation to Sense of Safety and Mobility Changes in Public Transport Using the Example of Warsaw

Kłos-Adamkiewicz

Gutowski

2022

Sustainability

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Worldwide, many different actions have been taken by local and national governments to control the spread of COVID-19. The impact of these measures can be seen in different areas, especially in passenger transport and travel behaviour. This study examines the changes that have occurred in travel behaviour, using the example of the capital city of Warsaw, Poland, in relation to measures undertaken to control the spread of COVID-19 and the sense of safety among passengers that was supposed to be provided by public transport organisers. Data were collected through an online survey questionnaire that included questions about past (before COVID-19) and present (during COVID-19) travel behaviour, mode choice and the frequency of trips by public transport users in Warsaw. The results showed significant changes in mobility and travel behaviour along with most common threats seen by public transport users. There was a major shift from public to individual modes of transport in the city area. The outcomes of this study could play a significant role in transport planning in the case of any other situation that affects public transport on such a level as the COVID-19 pandemic has. In particular, local and national authorities could use this knowledge for better planning for any type of lockdowns.

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confidence: 99%

The Outbreak of COVID-19 Pandemic in Relation to Sense of Safety and Mobility Changes in Public Transport Using the Example of Warsaw

Kłos-Adamkiewicz

Gutowski

2022

Sustainability

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“…In order to avoid an increase in the use of private transport in the coming months, attention must also be paid to the changes in the modal choice and frequency experienced during the recent COVID-19 pandemic due to the restrictions imposed by the governments. In addition, pervasive fear of infection and feeling of stress aboard public transport in the pandemic is also a concern [82,83]. Therefore, it is also required to create awareness among general public about the benefits and incentives associated with the use of metro-bus service such as awareness campaigns which should focus on improving the perceptions towards the use of public transport.…”

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Influence of Social Constraints, Mobility Incentives, and Restrictions on Commuters’ Behavioral Intentions and Moral Obligation towards the Metro-Bus Service in Lahore

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This paper aims to identify commuters’ perceptions towards the metro-bus service system considering various social constraints, mobility incentives and restrictions, and personal norms. A questionnaire survey was designed, which consisted of the personal information of respondents, travel properties, and preferences with the metro-bus system. This survey was conducted in Lahore city, and a total of 333 samples were obtained. The findings of the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) revealed that the social constraints in traveling, public transport incentives, and specific parking restrictions have a significant influence on commuters’ moral obligations to reduce traffic congestion, mitigate environmental menaces, and protect natural resources. The ANOVA and SEM analysis showed that significant differences exist among low-, middle-, and high-income commuters in terms of their behavioral intentions towards the metro-bus service. These findings implicate that specific incentives on the use of public transport modes and parking restrictions are useful in changing the behavioral intentions of travelers towards transit modes such as the metro-bus service.

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“…In the first stages of the pandemic, lockdowns led to a massive reduction in travel demand. People also turned to individual modes of transport as these, unlike collective modes of transport, guarantee physical distancing ( Tirachini and Cats, 2020 , Basbas et al, 2021 , Molloy et al, 2021 ).…”

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Cycling in the era of Covid-19: The effects of the pandemic and pop-up cycle lanes on cycling practices

Rérat

Haldimann

Widmer

2022

Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives

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Factors Influencing Public Transport Demand in Sicily During COVID-19 Era: A Study of Commuters’ Travel and Mode Choice Behaviors

Cited by 13 publications

References 29 publications

The Outbreak of COVID-19 Pandemic in Relation to Sense of Safety and Mobility Changes in Public Transport Using the Example of Warsaw

The Outbreak of COVID-19 Pandemic in Relation to Sense of Safety and Mobility Changes in Public Transport Using the Example of Warsaw

Influence of Social Constraints, Mobility Incentives, and Restrictions on Commuters’ Behavioral Intentions and Moral Obligation towards the Metro-Bus Service in Lahore

Cycling in the era of Covid-19: The effects of the pandemic and pop-up cycle lanes on cycling practices

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