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Sustainable Transportation in Europe. What Public Transport Has to Offer in the Future

Title: Sustainable Transportation in Europe. What Public Transport Has to Offer in the Future

Project Report , 2015 , 12 Pages

Autor:in: Elias Beetz (Author)

Economy - Transport Economics

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This paper is a project report examining the question which expectations young people in Europe have towards transportation in the future. It is based on a survey and interviews in Poland, Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Turkey, Croatia, Slovakia, Austria, and France. The project was supported with a scholarship granted by Schwarzkopf Stiftung and Deutsche Bahn.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

  • Introduction
  • 1. Information
  • 2. Security
  • 3. Comfort
  • 4. Travel time
  • 5. Border controls
  • 6. Price
  • 7. Flexibility
  • 8. Accessibility
  • 9. Cultural influences
  • 10. The journey as an experience
  • Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

The purpose of this project is to investigate young people's expectations toward transportation in Europe, focusing on the importance of sustainable travel. The author traveled through Eastern and Western Europe, conducting interviews and surveys to gather insights into preferences and priorities. This research aims to understand the role of public transportation, particularly trains, in meeting the needs and expectations of a young, mobile population.

  • Comparison of expectations towards public transportation in Eastern and Western Europe
  • The role of online information and accessibility for transportation choices
  • The significance of comfort and security in transportation preferences
  • Cultural influences on transportation choices and expectations
  • The potential of sustainable transportation solutions in meeting the needs of a growing, mobile society

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

  • Introduction: The author introduces the research project, explaining the journey through Europe and the methods used to gather data, including interviews and surveys. He emphasizes the focus on Eastern European countries and the comparison between Eastern and Western European travel habits.
  • 1. Information: This chapter examines the importance of information accessibility for young travellers, highlighting the significant difference between Eastern and Western European countries. The author discusses the lack of information regarding delays and online booking options in Eastern Europe compared to the West, emphasizing the need for improvement to meet the expectations of young people who increasingly rely on online resources for travel planning.
  • 2. Security: This chapter explores the perceived safety of trains as a means of transportation. While trains are generally considered safe, the author highlights the role of cultural factors and societal norms in influencing individual perceptions, particularly in the context of car sharing and potential safety concerns for women.
  • 3. Comfort: This chapter examines the importance of comfort in transportation choices. The author points to the need for improvement in train conditions, particularly in Eastern Europe, where older trains often lack basic amenities and comfort. The chapter also highlights the role of private coach companies in attracting passengers with enhanced comfort and services.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Sustainable transportation, public transportation, train travel, young travellers, expectations, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, online information accessibility, comfort, security, cultural influences, travel habits, mobility, car sharing.

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Title
Sustainable Transportation in Europe. What Public Transport Has to Offer in the Future
Author
Elias Beetz (Author)
Publication Year
2015
Pages
12
Catalog Number
V306535
ISBN (eBook)
9783668043374
ISBN (Book)
9783668043381
Language
English
Tags
Transportation young people Europe expectations sustainable students train car bus car sharing plane interview survey
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Elias Beetz (Author), 2015, Sustainable Transportation in Europe. What Public Transport Has to Offer in the Future, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/306535
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