Essays about: "value of travel time"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 49 essays containing the words value of travel time.

1. 1. Elite Athletes’ Travel Behaviour to/from Sport Events : A Case Study of Biathlon

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

   Author : Marie Lerho; [2024]
   Keywords : transportation; sport tourism; elite athletes; environmental sustainability; travel behaviour; public transportation; environmental concern; value-action gap; high-cost situation;

   Abstract : This thesis analyses how elite athletes travel to/from sport events and which barriers prevent them from engaging in a more sustainable travel behaviour. For this purpose, unstructured interviews with elite athletes were conducted to gain an in-depth understanding about travel experiences and decision-making from elite athletes’ perspective. READ MORE

3. 2. Access to mobility : In northern circumstances

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografi

   Author : Simon Hallqvist; [2023]
   Keywords : Accessibility; mobility; access; spatial planning; sustainable development;

   Abstract : Transport and mobilities contribute majorly to our global emissions of greenhouse gas, while at the same time is necessary for citizens to travel for jobs and recreation. A shift of more sustainable development is adopted within the EU and sustainable mobilities play a key part in this. Both for societal growth but also mitigation. READ MORE

4. 3. Implementering av Skogliga Grunddata i hprGallring vid andragallring

   University essay from SLU/School for Forest Management

   Author : Felix Nilsson; Joakim Bengtsdahl; [2023]
   Keywords : gallring; uppföljning; laserskanning;

   Abstract : Gallring är en av de skogsvårdsåtgärder som utförs i våra skogar för att bemöta de olika skogliga mål som skogsägarna har för sin skog. I Sveriges skogar så utförs gallringsåtgärder på ca 400 000 hektar årligen. READ MORE

5. 4. Inclusion of differential pricing in congestion charging scheme: The case of Stockholm and Curitiba

   University essay from KTH/Transportplanering

   Author : Joaquin Franco; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Among transport demand management (TDM) strategies, congestion pricing has been one of the most widely applied, but at the same time one of the most criticised. The reason is that this measure is considered regressive, exclusionary, and inequitable, since having a flat rate ignores people's ability to pay, i.e. READ MORE

6. 5. Exploring the Role of Eco-Communities in Fostering Environmental Stewardship : A Study of Volunteer Tourism at Cloughjordan Eco-Village

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

   Author : Maximilian Kress; [2023]
   Keywords : Place attachment; transformative learning; environmental stewardship; voluntourism; eco-communities; ecovillages; Cloughjordan ecovillage; community attachment;

   Abstract : In recent years, there has been a shift in interest in travel, toward an increasing interest in sustainable travel and alternative forms of travel. As a result, there is also an interest in research studying these alternative travel concepts. Therefore, this qualitative study looks at experiences in ecovillages, focusing on volunteer workers. READ MORE