Land,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 47 - 47
Published: Dec. 29, 2024
In
the
last
few
decades,
promotion
of
active
transport
has
been
a
viable
solution
recommended
by
transportation
researchers,
urban
planners,
and
policymakers
to
reduce
traffic
congestion
improve
public
health
in
cities.
To
encourage
transport,
it
is
important
for
cities
provide
safe
accessible
infrastructure
pedestrians
cyclists,
as
well
incentives
individuals
choose
modes
over
private
vehicles.
this
research,
we
focused
on
suburb
Point
Cook,
located
within
City
Wyndham
Melbourne’s
west,
owing
its
rising
human
population
vehicle
ownership.
The
primary
aim
research
examine
barriers
interconnectivity
networks
cyclists
determine
segments
network
that
are
not
Cook
residents.
Our
methodology
enshrined
use
Social
Pinpoint,
which
an
online
interactive
survey
platform,
ground
surveys
(face-to-face
interviews).
our
assessment
utilised
concept
20-min
neighbourhoods
evaluate
accessibility
many
places
800-metre
walking
distance
from
residents’
homes.
Based
findings,
approximately
one-third
engaged
regular
walking,
with
frequency
ranging
once
day
every
two
days.
One-third
participants
trips
or
twice
week,
whereas
remaining
two-thirds
conducted
less
frequently
than
week.
Almost
89%
expressed
varying
levels
interest
increasing
their
frequency.
findings
showed
improving
pedestrian
cycling
easily
accessible,
well-integrated,
inclusive,
prerequisite
achieving
create
everything
distance.
Young Consumers Insight and Ideas for Responsible Marketers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 9, 2025
Purpose
This
study
aims
to
explore
the
dimensions
of
outdoor
servicescape
motorcycle
ride-hailing
transportation,
focusing
on
experiences
early
adults
as
defined
by
Levinson’s
adult
development
theory.
Design/methodology/approach
Using
a
qualitative
thematic
analysis,
this
investigates
servicescapes,
centering
adults’
(aged
23–40)
perspectives.
demographic’s
transitional
life
stage,
coupled
with
their
reliance
digital
platforms
and
shared
resources,
positions
them
key
stakeholders
in
sharing
economy.
Findings
The
identifies
dimensions:
spatial
layout
functionality
(motorcycle
type/size,
seat
comfort,
vehicle
readiness,
engine
condition,
safety
equipment
passenger
helmets);
signs
symbols
(license
plates
drivers’
attributes);
interaction
behavior
(communication,
route
proficiency,
driving
conduct
general
etiquette);
online
[in-app
communication,
map
features,
payment
methods
user
interface
(UI)
or
experience
(UX)].
These
findings
highlight
interplay
between
physical
motorcycle,
social
driver
application,
all
within
resource-sharing
dynamics
that
define
an
environment.
Research
limitations/implications
focuses
exclusively
adults,
limiting
generalizability
other
age
groups,
such
teenagers
older
who
may
also
be
frequent
users
services.
Practical
implications
Theoretically,
extends
research
outdoor,
utilitarian
contexts
economy,
addressing
gaps
literature
focused
static,
indoor
hedonic
environments.
Practically,
offer
actionable
for
enhancing
service
quality
regions
like
Southeast
Asia
Africa,
where
services
are
prevalent.
Companies
should
implement
strict
maintenance,
provide
comprehensive
training
optimize
app
design
features
seamless
UI/UX,
accurate
maps,
options
transparent
pricing
improve
satisfaction
trust.
Originality/value
To
best
authors’
knowledge,
is
among
first
examine
servicescapes
context
offering
novel
insights
into
relevance
adults.
Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 24, 2025
A
primary
justification
for
transit
is
that
it
can
draw
people
out
of
cars,
yet
previous
research
on
new
routes
suggests
few
users
formerly
drove
trip.
However,
despite
public
transit’s
potential
to
help
seniors
maintain
their
mobility,
older
adults
ride
less
than
working-age
travelers.
We
explore
these
two
core
issues—mode-switching
and
use
among
the
elderly—in
a
case
study
Route
49,
local
bus
route
in
Philadelphia.
The
connects
low-income
neighborhoods
with
jobs-rich
area
first
have
been
added
Philadelphia’s
network
over
decade.
conducted
350
on-board
intercept
surveys
riders
6
months
following
49’s
start
service
early
2019.
found
compared
riders,
aged
65
plus
were
more
likely
taken
surveyed
trip
before
49
be
Southeastern
Pennsylvania
Transportation
Authority
users.
This
travel
needs
remain
stable
time.
Older
also
took
complex
trips
commute.
Given
limited
incidence
mode-switching
distinct
behaviors
our
data,
we
strongly
recommend
agencies
consider
current
rather
overly
emphasizing
generation
from
