A n a l y z i n g R el a t i o n s h i p B e t w e e n C o m m u t e r A t t i t u d e s a n d C h o i c e s
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CASE 1
The first case is of a car user. As it has been discussed before the car user may be
using the car for different reasons. Following are details of the present situation and the
available mode of transports in that area and the cost variance between them.
Distance Travelled by the user: 18.3Km
Current Situation
1. Modes used by the user:
Car
Current Time of Travel:
20 min
Current Cost of Travel / month approx:
73.5 £ (
does not includes maintenance cost)
Options Available
1. Available Modes of Travel:
Walk + Scot Rail + Walk
Expected Time of Travel:
7+20+8 = 35 min
Expected Cost of Travel / month approx: 49 £
2. Available Modes of Travel:
Walk + Bus + Walk`
Expected Time of Travel:
3+45+2 = 50 min
Expected Cost of Travel / month approx: 30 £
As it is seen by the priority level marked by the user there is a tendency of low
environmental commitment and the privacy is having the highest priority along with
distance and time. There is a value mismatch between the used mode and the options
available.
CASE 2
The second case is also of a car user. Following are details of the present situation and
the available mode of transports in that area and the cost variance between them.
Distance Travelled by the user: 10.1Km
Current Situation
1. Modes used by the user:
Car
Current Time of Travel:
18 min
Current Cost of Travel / month approx:
40.6 £ (
does not includes maintenance cost
)
Options Available
1. Available Modes of Travel:
Walk + Scot Rail + Walk
Expected Time of Travel:
7+21+8 = 36 min
Expected Cost of Travel / month approx: 49 £
2. Available Modes of Travel:
Walk + Bus + Walk
Expected Time of Travel:
5+30+5 = 40 min
Expected Cost of Travel / month approx: 30 £
As it is seen by the priority level marked by the user there is a tendency of low
environmental commitment and the privacy and safety are having the highest priority
along with distance and time. There is a VALUE MISMATCH between the used mode
and the options available (Figure 4).
