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Potential of modal shift from private cars to public transport: A survey on the commuters’ attitudes and willingness to switch – A case study of Silesia Province, Poland

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The increasing difficulties related to traffic congestion, pollution and deteriorating quality of life of inhabitants are common problems faced by cities around the world. Activities intended to reduce the share of private cars in fulfilling the mobility needs of inhabitants are undertaken in urban areas with growing intensity.

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  • Urbanek, Anna, 2021. "Potential of modal shift from private cars to public transport: A survey on the commuters’ attitudes and willingness to switch – A case study of Silesia Province, Poland," Research in Transportation Economics, Elsevier, vol. 85(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:retrec:v:85:y:2021:i:c:s0739885920302067
    DOI: 10.1016/j.retrec.2020.101008
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    Keywords

    Private cars; Public transport; Travel attitudes; Travel behaviour; Modal shift;
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    • R41 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Transportation Economics - - - Transportation: Demand, Supply, and Congestion; Travel Time; Safety and Accidents; Transportation Noise
    • R48 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Transportation Economics - - - Government Pricing and Policy

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