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Universities are showing a growing interest in becoming green institutions and improving campus open space management. Well-designed urban landscapes guided by green criteria integrate eco-friendly infrastructure which may be effective in facing urban challenges in the context of climate change. Student preferences and uses of campus outdoor environment should draw the attention of campus landscape planners. This study aims to analyse how the university community perceives landscape services provided by the Spanish Universitat Politècnica de València’s campus open space. An online questionnaire was sent to the university community to check its opinions, level of satisfaction, and their demands related to the current situation of the outdoor areas. Campus open spaces with different urban green infrastructure have a high potential to provide cultural, provisioning, and regulation landscape services. Respondents perceive the main benefits provided by campus open spaces to be that they are a place to relax, meet friends, and pass through. Their needs related to the welfare of outdoor areas and their preferences differ according to age, occupation, and time spent at the campus. This paper intends to help the university to meet environmental guidelines and to help other universities in their endeavour to reach sustainability and ensure the university community’s well-being.
Carla Tudorie; María Vallés-Planells; Eric Gielen; Rosa Arroyo; Francisco Galiana. Towards a Greener University: Perceptions of Landscape Services in Campus Open Space. Sustainability 2020, 12, 6047 .
AMA StyleCarla Tudorie, María Vallés-Planells, Eric Gielen, Rosa Arroyo, Francisco Galiana. Towards a Greener University: Perceptions of Landscape Services in Campus Open Space. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (15):6047.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCarla Tudorie; María Vallés-Planells; Eric Gielen; Rosa Arroyo; Francisco Galiana. 2020. "Towards a Greener University: Perceptions of Landscape Services in Campus Open Space." Sustainability 12, no. 15: 6047.
The design and implementation of transport policies to promote active transport requires a deep comprehension of the factors that influence travel behavior. In this context, psychological factors and social interactions play an important role in explaining travel-related decisions. Even though, the importance of psychosocial variables in travel behavior research has been widely recognized during recent years, there is a lack of understanding of how these factors interact. This paper aims to better understand the interrelationships between values, attitudes towards transport modes and a subset of the social network composed by habitual trips and activities companions. For this purpose, a theoretical framework is proposed which posits all the possible relationships among these factors. In order to test this conceptual framework, two Structural Equation Models are estimated considering attitudes towards active transport (bike and walking), using a dataset from a web-based survey developed for the MINERVA project in Valencia (Spain). The data is composed by 404 respondents who provided valid information regarding all the variables of the study. Results confirm the hierarchical value-attitude-behavior structure while several effects are also found directly between values and attitudes. For instance, individuals who attach more importance to Stimulation and Achievement values are higher active transport user, while values traditionally associated with car use are no longer maintaining this relation. Besides that, positive attitudes towards walking and cycling are strongly associated with a higher use of active transport, and also seem to discourage the use of motorized modes. Several characteristics of companions affects personal values and active travel and less influence is found on attitudes. These findings are useful to develop transport policies and campaigns to promote sustainable transport, such as the design of strategies in the context of Travel Behavior Change Programs. Limitations of this research include several aspects related to online surveys, for instance, sample size and underrepresentation of individuals over 55 years.
Rosa Arroyo; Tomás Ruiz; Lidón Mars; Soora Rasouli; Harry Timmermans. Influence of values, attitudes towards transport modes and companions on travel behavior. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour 2020, 71, 8 -22.
AMA StyleRosa Arroyo, Tomás Ruiz, Lidón Mars, Soora Rasouli, Harry Timmermans. Influence of values, attitudes towards transport modes and companions on travel behavior. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour. 2020; 71 ():8-22.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRosa Arroyo; Tomás Ruiz; Lidón Mars; Soora Rasouli; Harry Timmermans. 2020. "Influence of values, attitudes towards transport modes and companions on travel behavior." Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour 71, no. : 8-22.
Public bike share (PBS) systems are meant to be a sustainable urban mobility solution in areas where different travel options and the practice of active transport modes can diminish the need on the vehicle and decrease greenhouse gas emission. Although PBS systems have been included in transportation plans in the last decades experiencing an important development and growth, it is crucial to know the main enablers and barriers that PBS systems are facing to reach their goals. In this paper, first, sentiment analysis techniques are applied to user generated content (UGC) in social media comments (Facebook, Twitter and TripAdvisor) to identify these enablers and barriers. This analysis provides a set of explanatory variables that are combined with data from official statistics and the PBS observatory in Spain. As a result, a statistical model that assesses the connection between PBS use and certain characteristics of the PBS systems, utilizing sociodemographic, climate, and positive and negative opinion data extracted from social media is developed. The outcomes of the research work show that the identification of the main enablers and barriers of PBS systems can be effectively achieved following the research method and tools presented in the paper. The findings of the research can contribute to transportation planners to uncover the main factors related to the adoption and use of PBS systems, by taking advantage of publicly available data sources.
Ainhoa Serna; Tomas Ruiz; Jon Kepa Gerrikagoitia; Rosa Arroyo. Identification of Enablers and Barriers for Public Bike Share System Adoption using Social Media and Statistical Models. Sustainability 2019, 11, 6259 .
AMA StyleAinhoa Serna, Tomas Ruiz, Jon Kepa Gerrikagoitia, Rosa Arroyo. Identification of Enablers and Barriers for Public Bike Share System Adoption using Social Media and Statistical Models. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (22):6259.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAinhoa Serna; Tomas Ruiz; Jon Kepa Gerrikagoitia; Rosa Arroyo. 2019. "Identification of Enablers and Barriers for Public Bike Share System Adoption using Social Media and Statistical Models." Sustainability 11, no. 22: 6259.
Personal values are psychological factors scarcely presented in travel behavior studies, despite their importance in determining life choices, decisions and actions. This paper contributes to filling this gap. The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of personal values on attitudes, intentions and current cycling and walking. Data regarding personal values, attitudes, intentions and current use of cycling and walking were collected through a web-based survey. Pearson correlations, independent sample non-parametric tests and hierarchical regressions have been used to analyze the information. Reasonably weak but statistically significant direct and indirect effects have been identified between personal values and attitudes towards cycling and walking, intentions and current walking and cycling. Openness to change and self-transcendence values are associated to cycling and walking. Actions to encourage those personal values are needed to improve sustainable transport and mobility.
Jesús García; Lidón Mars; Rosa Arroyo; Daniel Casquero; Floridea Di Ciommo; Tomás Ruiz. Personal Values, Attitudes and Travel Intentions Towards Cycling and Walking, and Actual Behavior. Sustainability 2019, 11, 3574 .
AMA StyleJesús García, Lidón Mars, Rosa Arroyo, Daniel Casquero, Floridea Di Ciommo, Tomás Ruiz. Personal Values, Attitudes and Travel Intentions Towards Cycling and Walking, and Actual Behavior. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (13):3574.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJesús García; Lidón Mars; Rosa Arroyo; Daniel Casquero; Floridea Di Ciommo; Tomás Ruiz. 2019. "Personal Values, Attitudes and Travel Intentions Towards Cycling and Walking, and Actual Behavior." Sustainability 11, no. 13: 3574.
The design and implementation of effective transport policies to reduce car use in urban areas requires a deep comprehension of the factors that influence travel behavior. In this context, psychological factors play an important role in explaining travel-related decisions. The purpose of this paper is to present a study on the effects of cognitive, affective and behavioral attitudes towards the use of walking and cycling on both intentions and real use of cars, public transport, bicycles, and walking. The data used was obtained from an on-line survey carried out in 2017. Analyses included reliability and validity of the questionnaire, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, and structural equation models. Results indicate that cycling and walking are evaluated differently in terms of feelings of freedom, pleasure, and relaxation. Positive evaluation of elements related to past walking behavior are negatively associated to both the intention to walk and actual walking. Transport policies to encourage cycling should be different from those with the aim of promoting walking. Positive attitudes towards walking are not enough to increase real walking.
Jesús García; Rosa Arroyo; Lidón Mars; Tomás Ruiz. The Influence of Attitudes towards Cycling and Walking on Travel Intentions and Actual Behavior. Sustainability 2019, 11, 2554 .
AMA StyleJesús García, Rosa Arroyo, Lidón Mars, Tomás Ruiz. The Influence of Attitudes towards Cycling and Walking on Travel Intentions and Actual Behavior. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (9):2554.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJesús García; Rosa Arroyo; Lidón Mars; Tomás Ruiz. 2019. "The Influence of Attitudes towards Cycling and Walking on Travel Intentions and Actual Behavior." Sustainability 11, no. 9: 2554.
The main objective of the present study is to analyse the effect of a Travel Behaviour Change Program (TBCP) based on health improvement actions, in relation to a potential for an increase in walking and cycling, with reference to particular groups of people defined according to sociodemographics. A TBCP consisting of three persuasion actions based on health improvements was planned and executed in Valencia (Spain). A two-wave panel survey was used to study the effects of taking part in the TBCP. The panel survey collected data related to activity-travel scheduling process before and after the execution of the TBCP. To study the influence of participating in the TBCP, respondents were separated into two groups: those directly implicated in the TBCP and those who were not involved in any action (CG), which were formed on the basis of sociodemographic similarity. We developed descriptive and explanatory analyses and predictive models, to study the effect of the TBCP with reference to particular groups of people defined according to sociodemographics. Results indicate that being involved in the TBCP affects more males than females, those who share their household and do not live with their parents during weekdays, those with lower car availability, those willing to reduce car use and students. Several implications for research and transport policy are derived from these results.
Tomás Ruiz; Rosa Arroyo; Lidón Mars; Daniel Casquero. Effects of a Travel Behaviour Change Program on Sustainable Travel. Sustainability 2018, 10, 4610 .
AMA StyleTomás Ruiz, Rosa Arroyo, Lidón Mars, Daniel Casquero. Effects of a Travel Behaviour Change Program on Sustainable Travel. Sustainability. 2018; 10 (12):4610.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTomás Ruiz; Rosa Arroyo; Lidón Mars; Daniel Casquero. 2018. "Effects of a Travel Behaviour Change Program on Sustainable Travel." Sustainability 10, no. 12: 4610.
This paper presents the data collection methodology developed for Minerva research project. The aim of Minerva is to study the influence of values, attitudes and social interactions on travel behavior. For this purpose, a web based survey has been developed, which consists of several questionnaires to collect respondents’ values and attitudes; a two-day activity-travel diary; information about social interactions; and socio-demographic characteristics. To identify the social contacts, it is being used a contact diary methodology together with the activity-travel diary.
Rosa Arroyo; Tomás Ruiz; Lidón Mars; Ainhoa Serna. Web based survey to measuring social interactions, values, attitudes and travel behavior. Transportation Research Procedia 2018, 32, 174 -183.
AMA StyleRosa Arroyo, Tomás Ruiz, Lidón Mars, Ainhoa Serna. Web based survey to measuring social interactions, values, attitudes and travel behavior. Transportation Research Procedia. 2018; 32 ():174-183.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRosa Arroyo; Tomás Ruiz; Lidón Mars; Ainhoa Serna. 2018. "Web based survey to measuring social interactions, values, attitudes and travel behavior." Transportation Research Procedia 32, no. : 174-183.
This paper aims to explain the influence of social interactions and perceptions of the built environment on the use of sustainable transport modes. This study is being developed within the framework of MINERVA project. For this project, a web-based survey was developed to collect information regarding values, attitudes and perceptions, social network characteristics, socio-demographics and a two-day activity-travel diary. This paper presents data collection steps, methodology and preliminary results. Descriptive analysis, including frequency distributions, explanatory and confirmatory factor analysis, have been conducted to find potential relations among the studied variables. Main findings suggest that positive perceptions of the built environment are related with highest walking and cycling splits, while less influence is found with public transport. A higher sustainable mobility might be also influenced by the composition of the social network and its characteristics. The presence of aged persons, men and household members in the social network is associated with a higher use of private vehicle.
Rosa Arroyo; Tomás Ruiz; Daniel Casquero; Lidón Mars. Sustainable mobility explained by social interactions and perceptions of the built environment. Transportation Research Procedia 2018, 33, 12 -19.
AMA StyleRosa Arroyo, Tomás Ruiz, Daniel Casquero, Lidón Mars. Sustainable mobility explained by social interactions and perceptions of the built environment. Transportation Research Procedia. 2018; 33 ():12-19.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRosa Arroyo; Tomás Ruiz; Daniel Casquero; Lidón Mars. 2018. "Sustainable mobility explained by social interactions and perceptions of the built environment." Transportation Research Procedia 33, no. : 12-19.
The research presented in this paper studied interrelationships within the perceptions of pedestrian and cyclist environments, travel behaviors, and a particular subset of social networks characterized by their being usual trip or activity companions. For this purpose, 404 individuals participated in a web-based survey and provided data related to perceptions of particular elements of pedestrian- and cyclist-specific environments (sidewalks, cycle lanes, and pedestrian crossing), sociodemographics, and characteristics of their usual activity and trip companions. Participants also completed a two-day activity-travel diary. The validity of measurements and reliability of constructs were assessed by mean of Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (EFA and CFA) and five models were determined using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to identify relations among the variables of the study. Results highlight the importance of how travel behavior influences the formation of perceptions of elements related to pedestrians and cyclist-specific environments.
Rosa Arroyo; Lidón Mars; Tomás Ruiz. Perceptions of Pedestrian and Cyclist Environments, Travel Behaviors, and Social Networks. Sustainability 2018, 10, 3241 .
AMA StyleRosa Arroyo, Lidón Mars, Tomás Ruiz. Perceptions of Pedestrian and Cyclist Environments, Travel Behaviors, and Social Networks. Sustainability. 2018; 10 (9):3241.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRosa Arroyo; Lidón Mars; Tomás Ruiz. 2018. "Perceptions of Pedestrian and Cyclist Environments, Travel Behaviors, and Social Networks." Sustainability 10, no. 9: 3241.