Abstract: The increased recognition among transport planners and engineers that alternative modes of transport must be promoted has been caused by concerns about the impact of the cars on the environment, quality of life and traffic congestion levels. Public transit is seen as the mode to form a core part of any sustainable transport system. Described in this paper is a series of interviews carried out with potential users of Croydon Tramlink and a survey carried out of potential users of Luas in Dublin. The paper outlines the attitudes of the users of the two light rail systems and highlights their concerns about using the systems. The analyses allowed a greater understanding of the motivational factors behind people's reasons for choosing modes and offered interesting insights on the impact that publicity from the relevant authorities had on decisions to use the new public transport system.
Publication Year: 2002
Publication Date: 2002-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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