Propensity for Voluntary Travel Behavior Changes: An Experimental Analysis

In this paper we analyze individual propensity to voluntary travel behavior change combining concepts from theory of change with the methodologies deriving from behavioral models. In particular, following the theory of voluntary changes, we set up a two-week panel survey including soft measure implementation, which consisted of providing car users with a personalized travel plan after the first week of observation (before) and using the second week to monitoring the post-behavior (after). These data have then been used to estimate a Mixed Logit for the choice to use a personal vehicle or a light metro; and a Multinomial Logit for the decision to change behavior. Results from both models show the relevance of providing information about available alternatives to individuals while promoting voluntary travel behavioral change

Variations on Timing Decisions After Participating in Travel Behavior Change Program

Travel Behavior Change Programs (TBCP) based on psychological principles of persuasions, were implemented to habitual drivers in Valencia (Spain) with the objective of convincing them to reduce car use. Participants in TBCP were selected from those involved in a two-wave activity scheduling process panel survey, which collected weekly pre-planned and executed activity-travel agendas. Actions included in TBCP were implemented between the two panel survey waves, so it is possible to analyze the effect of such actions comparing the way panelists involved in TBCP pre-planned and executed activities and travels in the second survey wave with panelists not involved in TBCP. It is argued that the influences of TBCP extends to the way people pre-plan and re-schedule activities and travels. The desire to reduce car use may drive them to modify the starting time of specific activities, facilitating to share a car or to use alternative transportation modes. In this paper, variations on timing decisions after participating in TBCP are studied. Participants in TBCP pre-planned and executed more morning activities and less night activities than non-participants. Demographic and socioeconomic factors and characteristics of activity and travel episodes are significant to explain those changes as well. Practical implications of the findings in terms of operational modeling and transportation policy are described.García Garcés, P.; Ruiz Sánchez, T. (2014). Variations on Timing Decisions After Participating in Travel Behavior Change Program. Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences. 160:625-633. doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.12.176S62563316

Reducing car-use for leisure: can organised walking groups switch from car travel to bus and train walks?

This paper deals with the significant leisure travel sector, focusing on the attitudes of organised walking groups towards public transport use. A series of interviews with walking group leaders explored the design of organised walks, and factors affecting journeys to and from start points. The themes presented suggest an overlying group culture involving mainly circular walks, reached by car. The research indicates an underlying engrained dependency on cars to reach walks and a degree of opposition to using public transport, which generally contradicts widely–held attitudes towards protecting the environment. Future research should focus more in depth on the long-term removal of psychological barriers to using public transport for leisure, and persuasive measures aimed at groups

Analysing cycling as a social practice: An empirical grounding for behaviour change

© 2014 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. Despite significant national and local efforts over the last decade to stimulate uptake of cycling in the UK, levels of cycling (particularly utility cycling) remain at around 2% of journeys. Understanding of cycling behaviour and subsequent development of interventions has typically been undertaken using an individualist approach, often relying on psychologically based models of behaviour. This paper argues that Social Practice Theory (SPT) may be a valuable addition to practitioner's toolboxes by providing an alternative means of understanding the complex dynamics between the elements that constitute the practice of utility cycling, allowing it to be considered as a social issue, rather than focusing solely on individual behaviour. This is demonstrated within the paper by the use of SPT to reanalyse quantitative and qualitative datasets that explore views and experiences of both cyclists and non-cyclists. Therein, the practice of utility cycling is described according to its three elements; materials, meaning and competences and the potential benefits of this approach are discussed; particularly its ideological shift away from 'victim blaming' and its natural support of interdisciplinary intervention design

Ralf Broeg_Isolationen

RALF BRÖG_ISOLATIONEN The book brings together a selection of representative works from the "Isolations" group of works. Two essays contextualize the series of works in contemporary art and position them in art history. The book is published in the variants: - GREY - DEEP PURPLE - POLYCHROME Each in an edition of 16 numbered and signed copies (+ 4 artist proofs). Facts: 22 x 28,5 cm 96 pages 36 images (30 colour, 6 black & white) 2 essays (German/English) by Magdalena Kröner and Gary Leddington Paper: Inside: MetaPaper, Extrarough, White + 19 monochrome inserts (Gmund Color Matt) Cover & flap cover, solid-colored cardboard (Gmund Color Matt) with screen-printed typography Published: 202