The Impacts of Perceived Safety and Service Quality on Perceived Accessibility by Public Transport in Melbourne
In recent years, accessibility to services and activities using sustainable transport modes has become an important goal for land use and transport planning policies. Traditional approaches rely on objective measures, such as travel time, distance, costs, and other spatial data, overlooking personal...
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| description | In recent years, accessibility to services and activities using sustainable transport modes has become an important goal for land use and transport planning policies. Traditional approaches rely on objective measures, such as travel time, distance, costs, and other spatial data, overlooking personal preferences, experiences, demographic features, and socio-cultural and economic dynamics. Attributes that affect perceptions of accessibility require attention but our understanding of the factors influencing perceived accessibility is inadequate, particularly in Australia’s expanding suburbs. Through a literature review and questionnaire surveys, this study aims to take into account various travel characteristics and enhance the understanding of how perceived safety and service quality impact mobility behaviour and perceived accessibility within the Australian context. The study found that perceived safety and service quality have significant impacts on perceived accessibility and hence influence the use of public transport. We have identified critical factors that require proper consideration in transport and land use planning and policies to enable a better contribution from public transport to the liveability and well-being of residents in Australian suburbs. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c7dd5c38e8704c5e9f82a7ed423e43b12025-08-20T02:04:58ZengMDPI AGLand2073-445X2024-11-011311192810.3390/land13111928The Impacts of Perceived Safety and Service Quality on Perceived Accessibility by Public Transport in MelbourneHing-Wah Chau0Melissa Chan1Elmira Jamei2Katrin Lättman3Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities (ISILC), Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 3011, AustraliaInstitute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities (ISILC), Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 3011, AustraliaInstitute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities (ISILC), Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 3011, AustraliaDepartment of Occupational Health, Psychology and Sports Sciences, University of Gavle, SE-80176 Gavle, SwedenIn recent years, accessibility to services and activities using sustainable transport modes has become an important goal for land use and transport planning policies. Traditional approaches rely on objective measures, such as travel time, distance, costs, and other spatial data, overlooking personal preferences, experiences, demographic features, and socio-cultural and economic dynamics. Attributes that affect perceptions of accessibility require attention but our understanding of the factors influencing perceived accessibility is inadequate, particularly in Australia’s expanding suburbs. Through a literature review and questionnaire surveys, this study aims to take into account various travel characteristics and enhance the understanding of how perceived safety and service quality impact mobility behaviour and perceived accessibility within the Australian context. The study found that perceived safety and service quality have significant impacts on perceived accessibility and hence influence the use of public transport. We have identified critical factors that require proper consideration in transport and land use planning and policies to enable a better contribution from public transport to the liveability and well-being of residents in Australian suburbs.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/13/11/1928perceived accessibilityperceived safetyperceived service qualitypublic transportliveability |
| spellingShingle | Hing-Wah Chau Melissa Chan Elmira Jamei Katrin Lättman The Impacts of Perceived Safety and Service Quality on Perceived Accessibility by Public Transport in Melbourne Land perceived accessibility perceived safety perceived service quality public transport liveability |
| title | The Impacts of Perceived Safety and Service Quality on Perceived Accessibility by Public Transport in Melbourne |
| title_full | The Impacts of Perceived Safety and Service Quality on Perceived Accessibility by Public Transport in Melbourne |
| title_fullStr | The Impacts of Perceived Safety and Service Quality on Perceived Accessibility by Public Transport in Melbourne |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Impacts of Perceived Safety and Service Quality on Perceived Accessibility by Public Transport in Melbourne |
| title_short | The Impacts of Perceived Safety and Service Quality on Perceived Accessibility by Public Transport in Melbourne |
| title_sort | impacts of perceived safety and service quality on perceived accessibility by public transport in melbourne |
| topic | perceived accessibility perceived safety perceived service quality public transport liveability |
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