Pro-Environmental Forms of Transport in the Experience and Perception of Tourists Visiting Warsaw

Agata BALIŃSKA

doi:10.14505//jemt.11.3(43).18

Agata BALIŃSKA Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW Institute of Economics and Finance, Poland

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14505//jemt.11.3(43).18

Abstract

The aim of this study was to explore the perception and use of pro-environmental forms of transport in Warsaw. The study involved an analysis of source materials and a survey conducted on a sample of 550 people. The survey was created on the Survio platform and shared on social media to reach people who visited Warsaw at least once. The forms of transport selected for the study included: city bikes, electric city scooters and cars available via Uber service and car sharing platforms BlaBlaCar and JadeZabiore. The research sought answers to the following questions: What is the actual level of use and interest in the analyzed forms of transport? What are the motives and barriers determining the use of these forms of transport? How do socio-demographic variables differentiate the use of the studied forms of transport? What are the benefits and threats to the development of the analyzed forms of transport? The research shows that the use and interest in the analyzed forms of transport varied. The respondents found city bikes and Uber most useful while scooters were considered the least needed. Variables like gender, age and size of household to a certain extent influenced the use of city bikes, Uber and scooters. The amount of net disposable income per person was not a differentiating variable. The analyzed forms of transport generate threats (e.g. regarding safety) but also benefits, such as reduction of costs and air pollution.

References

[1] Cavallaro, F., Galati O. I., and Nocera S. 2019. A tool to support transport decision making in tourist coastal areas. Case Studies on Transport Policy, 7(3): 540-553. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cstp.2019.07.009
[2] Cerutti, P. S., Martins, R. D., Macke, J., and Sarate, J.A. R. 2019. “Green, but not as green as that”: An analysis of a Brazilian bike-sharing system. Journal of Cleaner Production, 217: 185-193. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.01.240
[3] Górska, K., and Kisielewski, P. 2017. Analiza porównawcza nowych systemów miejskiego transportu indywidualnego. Autobusy 6/2017: 1205. Available at: http://yadda.icm.edu.pl/yadda/element/bwmeta1.element.baztech-22794f3d-aa09-4915-878f-f98b5fbf0f7f
[4] Gosik, B., and Zimon, G. 2014. Transport services in tourism. Zeszyty Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego NR 843 Problemy Transportu i Logistyki, 28: 37-48.
[5] Habib, K.N. 2019. Mode choice modelling for hailable rides: An investigation of the competition of Uber with other modes by using an integrated non-compensatory choice model with probabilistic choice set formation. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 129: 205-216. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tra.2019.08.014
[6] Heaney, A.K., et al. 2019. Climate change and physical activity: Estimated impacts of ambient temperatures on Bikeshare usage in New York City. Environmental Health Perspectives, 127(3): 037002-1-037002-10. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP4039
[7] Hess, A.K., and Schubert, I. 2019. Functional perceptions, barriers, and demographics concerning e-cargo bike sharing in Switzerland, Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 71: 153-168. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2018.12.013
[8] Hsu, C.C., Liou, J.J.H., Lo, H.W., and Wang, Y.C., 2018. Using a hybrid method for evaluating and improving the service quality of public bike-sharing systems. Journal of Cleaner Production, 202(20): 1131-1144. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.08.193
[9] Mohamed, M. J., and Fonzone, T.R.A. 2019. Operational and policy implications of ridesourcing services: A case of Uber in London, UK. Case Studies on Transport Policy Available, 25: 1-14. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cstp.2019.07.013
[10] Phoochinda, W. 2018. Development of community network for sustainable tourism based on the green economy concept. Journal of Environmental Management and Tourism, 9(6): 1236-1243. DOI:https://doi.org/10.14505//jemt.9.6(30).13
[11] Rosa, G. 2014. Passenger transport in Poland as a factor in development of domestic tourism. Zeszyty Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego Nr 807 Ekonomiczne Problemy Turystyki, 3 (27): 99-112. Available at: http://yadda.icm.edu.pl/yadda/element/bwmeta1.element.ekon-element-000171289235
[12] Singh, Y.J. 2019. Is smart mobility also gender-smart? Journal of Gender Studies, Journal of Gender Studies. Published online: 07 Aug 2019. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09589236.2019.1650728
[13] Taylor, Z. 2018. Cooperation, role and modes of transport in tourism and recreation. Przegląd Geograficzny, 90(4): 531–555. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7163/PrzG.2018.4.1
[14] Transport-related CO2 Emissions of the Tourism Sector Modelling Results. UNWTO. DOI:https://doi.org/10.18111/9789284416660.
[15] Turystyka w 2018 roku, GUS, Warszawa 2019. Available at: https://stat.gov.pl/obszary-tematyczne/kultura-turystyka-sport/turystyka/turystyka-w-2018-roku,1,16.html (in Polish)
[16] Turystyka w województwie mazowieckim w 2018 roku. GUS, Warszawa 2019. Available at: https://warszawa.stat.gov.pl/opracowania-biezace/opracowania-sygnalne/kultura-turystyka-sport/turystyka-w-wojewodztwie-mazowieckim-w-2018-r-,2,13.html (in Polish)
[17] Urbanyi-Popiołek, I. (ed.) 2013: Ekonomiczne i organizacyjne aspekty transportu. Wydawnictwo Uczelniane Wyższej Szkoły Gospodarki w Bydgoszczy, Bydgoszcz. (in Polish)
[18] https://www.appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/submitViewTableAction.do
[19] https://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/transport/intro
[20] https://www.pzpm.org.pl
[21] www.veturilo.waw.pl