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  1. 1. Towards Sustainable Transport: A case study on modal shift for temperature-controlled goods between northern Norway and central Europe

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Love Kristoffersson; Etienne Skowronski; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : road-rail transport; temperature-controlled goods; cross-border; modal shift; transportation network;

    Abstract : In line with the ambitious sustainability goals set by the European Union to reduce transport emissions, there is a growing interest for sustainable freight transport across Europe. Rail transportation has emerged as a preferred mode of choice for shippers and freight forwarders, given its sustainability advantage of transporting larger volumes on longer distances. READ MORE

  3. 2. Understanding User Behaviour in a Circular Transport System : From personal choices to societal patterns

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience Centre

    Author : Luja von Köckritz; [2023]
    Keywords : circular economy; agent-based modelling; user behaviour; behavioural decision-making; affordance theory;

    Abstract : The Circular Economy is a growing research field and policy agenda. Yet, integrating the social dimensions of sustainability into the Circular Economy remains a challenge. The significance of reactions to an implemented Circular Economy is poorly understood. READ MORE

  4. 3. Don’t let the consequences of your transportation choice fly right over your head : The Effects of Socioeconomic Variables on Sustainable Transportation in Tourism

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

    Author : Chloe Gartside; Mira Helfenritter; [2023]
    Keywords : Transportation; Socioeconomic variables; Travel behavior; Sustainable transportation; Consumption behavior;

    Abstract : Fostering environmentally friendly transport solutions for tourists lies at the core of the strategiesaimed at implementing sustainable tourism transportation. In this sense, this study aims toidentify the determinants of green mobility choices taken by young adults and adults to travel toand from their holiday destinations. READ MORE

  5. 4. The potential future travelers on the North Bothnia Line : Sävar, Robertsfors and Bureå

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografi

    Author : Johanna Mikkola Bouvin; [2023]
    Keywords : North Bothnia Line; Sustainable transport; Sustainable travel; Social sustainability; Socially sustainable travel; Socially sustainable public transport; Transport justice; Transport poverty; Travel mode choice; Travel behavior; Sävar; Robertsfors; Bureå; Norrbotniabanans noder 2;

    Abstract : With a foundation in social sustainability, and with the theoretical framework of transport justice and transport poverty, the aim of this thesis is to create a profile picture of the future potential travelers on the North Bothnia Line in Sävar, Robertsfors and Bureå. Both a quantitative and a qualitative analysis are performed. READ MORE

  6. 5. Travel behavior of mountain bikers: : A case study on sustainable transportation choices

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomi, geografi, juridik och turism

    Author : Henk Högemann; [2023]
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    Abstract : Bearing in mind that the car as a mode of transportation is responsible for more than one third of all tourism-related emissions worldwide and that a growing number of destinations offer mountain biking as nature-based tourism product, it becomes relevant to investigate mountain bikers with regarding their travel behavior. Therefore, the aim of this master thesis is to understand the transportation mode choice behavior of mountain bike (MTB) tourists when engaging in mountain bike specific vacation. READ MORE