CARSHARING: A SURVEY OF PREFERENCES
1999; Volume: 5; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês
ISSN
2040-2929
Autores Tópico(s)Urban Transport and Accessibility
ResumoA stated preference survey was undertaken in Calgary, Canada to find out what kind of car-sharing organisation (CSO) is most desirable and who would join a CSO under different conditions. The concept of car-sharing was not readily understood. Many people assumed that car pooling was meant until explanation was given. Respondents to the questionnaire were more willing to pay a deposit than to pay an annual fee to join a CSO. People in households without cars were more willing to walk a distance to collect a car whereas vehicle owners were less willing to walk 400m to collect a car and assumed that another family member would give them a lift to the hired car using a family-owned car. Predictable availability of vehicles was fairly important to the respondents. Suggested hire costs were seen as reasonable by respondents not expecting to use the service much. Flexibility was more valued that lower costs. Resondents living on streets with parking controls appeared to be more interested in joining a CSO. Availability of a minivan for special trips was considered desirable. For the covering abstract see ITRD E123470.
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