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Due to relatively low patronage levels, rural bus stops are sometimes questioned in order to improve travel time and reliability on regional bus services. Previous research into stop spacing has focused on urban areas, which means that there is a lack of knowledge regarding the effects of bus stops in regional networks, with longer distances, higher speeds, and lower passenger volumes, in general. The present study addresses this knowledge gap by analysing the effects of bus stops on a regional bus service regarding average travel times, travel time variability, and on-time performance. This is done by statistical analysis of automatic vehicle location (AVL) data, using a combination of methods previously used for analysis of rail traffic and urban bus operations. The results reveal that bus stops that are only used sporadically have a limited impact on average travel times, in general. In contrast, they are all the more influential on travel time variability, and, in turn, on on-time performance. On the studied bus service, the number of stops made have a far greater impact on travel time variability than any of the other included variables, such as the weather or traffic conditions during peak hours. However, the results suggest that rural bus stops have a much lower impact than what we define as secondary bus stops in urban areas. Consequently, by primarily focusing on bus stop consolidation in urban areas, it is possible to significantly improve service reliability without impairing rural coverage.
Joel Hansson; Fredrik Pettersson-Löfstedt; Helena Svensson; Anders Wretstrand. Effects of rural bus stops on travel time and reliability. Public Transport 2021, 1 -22.
AMA StyleJoel Hansson, Fredrik Pettersson-Löfstedt, Helena Svensson, Anders Wretstrand. Effects of rural bus stops on travel time and reliability. Public Transport. 2021; ():1-22.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoel Hansson; Fredrik Pettersson-Löfstedt; Helena Svensson; Anders Wretstrand. 2021. "Effects of rural bus stops on travel time and reliability." Public Transport , no. : 1-22.
Removing bus stops is often a prerequisite for introducing faster, more reliable, and more frequent rail or coach services in rural areas. Despite the potentially higher quality of service through trains or coaches, however, the bus-stop removals often become stumbling blocks. It is sometimes feared that the alterations to the public transport network will pose a threat to the possibilities of living in rural areas outside villages. In this study, we investigate how travel by public transport is affected in areas where bus services are substantially reduced in connection with the introduction of rail services with fewer stops. Through an analysis of access trips from rural areas surrounding the train stations, we are able to study the development of public transport patronage in these areas in comparison with a control group with retained rural bus services. A total of 28 villages with surrounding rural areas in southern Sweden are included in the study. Our results reveal a significantly larger patronage increase around new train stations compared to areas where regional bus services are kept, and importantly, the patronage increase does not only occur in the immediate surroundings of the stations. Outside the villages, in the rural areas where public transport services have been cut, the increase is of equal magnitude. Hence, our results oppose the idea of distortion between the villages and their surrounding rural areas, at least in terms of net effect on public transport usage.
Joel Hansson; Fredrik Pettersson-Löfstedt; Helena Svensson; Anders Wretstrand. Replacing regional bus services with rail: Changes in rural public transport patronage in and around villages. Transport Policy 2020, 101, 89 -99.
AMA StyleJoel Hansson, Fredrik Pettersson-Löfstedt, Helena Svensson, Anders Wretstrand. Replacing regional bus services with rail: Changes in rural public transport patronage in and around villages. Transport Policy. 2020; 101 ():89-99.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoel Hansson; Fredrik Pettersson-Löfstedt; Helena Svensson; Anders Wretstrand. 2020. "Replacing regional bus services with rail: Changes in rural public transport patronage in and around villages." Transport Policy 101, no. : 89-99.
Greater Copenhagen is often cited as a good example of cross-border cooperation. Shared historical contexts and socio-political willingness have meant that considerable resources have been invested into the development of infrastructure in this region. The Öresund fixed link constitutes the most important element of this infrastructure, facilitating a cross-border public transport system which ties the region together. This public transport system in turn underpins the social, economic and environmental sustainability of the cross-border region. The aim of this study is to investigate the issues at play with respect to improving the coherence of this cross-border public transport system, in relation to ticketing and public transport information in particular. This study comprises the compilation and analysis of the perspectives of the actors involved in and affected by the development of the cross-border transport system. In total, twelve semi-structured interviews were conducted. Six predominant themes emerged from the analysis of the empirical material: “Focus on the customer”, “The Other Side”, “Tidying up at home first”, “Political challenges”, “Back to basics” and “The low-hanging fruits”. It became apparent that the prioritization of internal and organizational issues in the first instance could mean compromises, not only for cross-border cooperation but also for the customer’s (the passenger’s) experience. Results suggest that improvements to coherence in this transport system will most likely take the form of incremental changes and adopting common standards. This is opposed to the development of common systems, or of a significant departure from existing systems.
Jean Ryan; Anders Wretstrand. Improving Coherence in a Cross-Border Public Transport System: Lessons from the Greater Copenhagen Region. Sustainability 2020, 12, 6208 .
AMA StyleJean Ryan, Anders Wretstrand. Improving Coherence in a Cross-Border Public Transport System: Lessons from the Greater Copenhagen Region. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (15):6208.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJean Ryan; Anders Wretstrand. 2020. "Improving Coherence in a Cross-Border Public Transport System: Lessons from the Greater Copenhagen Region." Sustainability 12, no. 15: 6208.
Joel Hansson; Fredrik Pettersson; Helena Svensson; Anders Wretstrand. Preferences in regional public transport: a literature review. European Transport Research Review 2019, 11, 1 .
AMA StyleJoel Hansson, Fredrik Pettersson, Helena Svensson, Anders Wretstrand. Preferences in regional public transport: a literature review. European Transport Research Review. 2019; 11 (1):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoel Hansson; Fredrik Pettersson; Helena Svensson; Anders Wretstrand. 2019. "Preferences in regional public transport: a literature review." European Transport Research Review 11, no. 1: 1.
Despite some incremental policy shifts accounting for transport equity concerns, the norms within which transport systems worldwide currently function are still implicitly exclusive. Older people constitute a group which is particularly susceptible to issues within the transport system. However, this susceptibility is not evenly distributed, partly due to the considerable heterogeneity in circumstances among this group. The aim of this study is to advance the methods informing the transport equity policy agenda by conducting an empirical investigation of disparities in capabilities based on Sen's Capability Approach. This is done by identifying which resources and characteristics among those aged 65–79 are associated with fewer opportunities relative to their peers. By focusing on capabilities (instead of proxies), the disparities reflecting equity concerns can be more clearly depicted. The research material comprises 1149 interviews with those living in Sweden's large metropolitan regions: Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö. Several analyses were developed in order to address the research questions: a multivariate multinomial logistic regression, multivariate binary logistic regressions and a basic analysis of frequencies. Clear links were identified between social resources, holding a driving license, access to public transport, income, health condition and age and capabilities. These results call for a greater focus on capabilities in travel surveys and a more fine-grained approach to equity analyses and policies by accounting for intersectionality effects. As such, more targeted and holistic policy measures can be developed.
Jean Ryan; Anders Wretstrand; Steven M. Schmidt. Disparities in mobility among older people: Findings from a capability-based travel survey. Transport Policy 2019, 79, 177 -192.
AMA StyleJean Ryan, Anders Wretstrand, Steven M. Schmidt. Disparities in mobility among older people: Findings from a capability-based travel survey. Transport Policy. 2019; 79 ():177-192.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJean Ryan; Anders Wretstrand; Steven M. Schmidt. 2019. "Disparities in mobility among older people: Findings from a capability-based travel survey." Transport Policy 79, no. : 177-192.
The topic of social equity in transport planning has been dealt with, in particular, by authors such as Martens (2012) and Martens and Golob (2012) using a social justice based-approach. However, such an approach, whilst valuable and analytically rigorous (based as it is on accessibility modelling), does not consider a wide range of possible other social impacts of transport, as set out in a framework first put forward by Geurs et al. (2009). This paper uses Geurs’ analytical framework to consider two empirical case studies: The National Transport Strategy for Scotland, adopted in January 2016, together with associated national level spending plans; and Sweden’s 2014–2025 National Transport Plan. The paper will first summarise the contents of each document before analysing them in relation to the categories of social impact that Geurs (2009) identifies, and assess how, in relation to each category of impact, various social groups will benefit or disbenefit. A range of projects (planned) to be delivered by the two national strategies is then analysed in relation to the criteria. This analysis shows that the two national strategies/plans are in their distribution of spending, and the projects funded are generally working away from greater social equity in their distributional impacts.
Tom Rye; Anders Wretstrand. Swedish and Scottish National Transport Policy and Spend: A Social Equity Analysis. Sustainability 2019, 11, 1894 .
AMA StyleTom Rye, Anders Wretstrand. Swedish and Scottish National Transport Policy and Spend: A Social Equity Analysis. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (7):1894.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTom Rye; Anders Wretstrand. 2019. "Swedish and Scottish National Transport Policy and Spend: A Social Equity Analysis." Sustainability 11, no. 7: 1894.
Global society is rapidly ageing. Research on ageing and mobility suggests that better synergies could exist between older people and the built environment. The age-in-place policy will put increased demands on the transport system as a key facilitator for access. The main goal of this study is to examine the spatial distribution of older adults, assessing if it could be affected by selective characteristics of the surrounding built environment and, if so, to what extent. The study district is the region of Scania in the southern part of Sweden. Register-based longitudinal socio-demographic data such as income, employment and education associated with the outcomes of previous travel surveys conducted in the region are the main data sources to be considered. Correlated with population density patterns and expansion of the railway network, this longitudinal approach is expected to reveal causal inferences. Better knowledge may be gained about the environmental and demographic factors that may potentially lead older people to adapt their mobility choices according to the area in which they reside. Research findings could provide useful policy recommendations both to land use and transport planners, contributing to the development of age-friendly neighborhoods, cities and regions.
Rosalia Camporeale; Anders Wretstrand; Magnus Andersson. How the built environment and the railway network can affect the mobility of older people: Analyses of the southern Swedish region of Scania. Research in Transportation Business & Management 2019, 30, 100368 .
AMA StyleRosalia Camporeale, Anders Wretstrand, Magnus Andersson. How the built environment and the railway network can affect the mobility of older people: Analyses of the southern Swedish region of Scania. Research in Transportation Business & Management. 2019; 30 ():100368.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRosalia Camporeale; Anders Wretstrand; Magnus Andersson. 2019. "How the built environment and the railway network can affect the mobility of older people: Analyses of the southern Swedish region of Scania." Research in Transportation Business & Management 30, no. : 100368.
Dedicated smartphone app survey gave important insights into PT travel behaviour. Trip lengths, frequencies and transfers comparable to traditional travel survey. Trip purpose, scheduled headway, trip duration and access mode strongest determinants for first waiting time. Passengers adapted first waiting times to scheduled rather than actual (realised) headways.
Ulrik Berggren; Carl Johnsson; Helena Svensson; Anders. Wretstrand. Exploring waiting times in public transport through a semi-automated dedicated smartphone app survey. Travel Behaviour and Society 2018, 15, 1 -14.
AMA StyleUlrik Berggren, Carl Johnsson, Helena Svensson, Anders. Wretstrand. Exploring waiting times in public transport through a semi-automated dedicated smartphone app survey. Travel Behaviour and Society. 2018; 15 ():1-14.
Chicago/Turabian StyleUlrik Berggren; Carl Johnsson; Helena Svensson; Anders. Wretstrand. 2018. "Exploring waiting times in public transport through a semi-automated dedicated smartphone app survey." Travel Behaviour and Society 15, no. : 1-14.
The aim of this study is to explore the links between modal options and opportunities to participate in everyday activities among people aged 65–79 and living in Sweden’s large metropolitan regions (Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö). This incorporated a specific focus on those considered at a greater risk of transport-related social exclusion. This study applies the Capability Approach as a conceptual framework and employs a mixed methods element. A multinomial logistic regression was conducted in order to identify the characteristics associated with the respective modal options. Five independent variables produced statistically significant results: cohabiting, perceived health condition, income, region of residence and gender. Findings indicate a lower level of satisfaction with both the quantity and quality of modal options among those who do not have public transport as a modal option. The results suggest that those who do not have public transport as a modal option are less inclined to have the capability of carrying out all everyday activities of value. The qualitative strand uncovers the salience of the absence of having the possibility to carry out active physical exercise, with many highlighting that health issues and transport/infrastructure problems constitute barriers to having the possibility to participate in such activities. Deficiencies in the public transport service was the most common reason provided as to why public transport is not a modal option for some. These results bring us closer to understanding the role different modal options can have in facilitating capabilities of value and continued participation in society among older people.
Jean Ryan; Anders Wretstrand. What’s mode got to do with it? Exploring the links between public transport and car access and opportunities for everyday activities among older people. Travel Behaviour and Society 2018, 14, 107 -118.
AMA StyleJean Ryan, Anders Wretstrand. What’s mode got to do with it? Exploring the links between public transport and car access and opportunities for everyday activities among older people. Travel Behaviour and Society. 2018; 14 ():107-118.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJean Ryan; Anders Wretstrand. 2018. "What’s mode got to do with it? Exploring the links between public transport and car access and opportunities for everyday activities among older people." Travel Behaviour and Society 14, no. : 107-118.
This study aims to gain a greater insight into cycling as an element of mobility among those in later life. The characteristics and views of those who cycle, those who have never cycled, as well as those who have discontinued cycling in later life are the main focus. Malmö, a city in the south of Sweden with a strong emphasis on bicycle planning, is the study area. This study employed a mixed methods approach. The quantitative element comprised a survey which aimed to capture the trends at play when it comes to cycling within this age group. The qualitative element encompassed two focus groups which were carried out in order to gain a deeper insight into older persons’ perspectives and perceptions with respect to cycling. The study׳s findings illustrate the very positive and important role cycling can play in the mobility of older persons in the city of Malmö. It is not only possible but also mostly enjoyable for many older people to cycle. Cycling is a facilitator of activities and is largely associated with convenience and ease. There are clear differences between cyclists and non-cyclists, with the former generally having a wider range of mobility opportunities available to them. Cycling cessation is anticipated as a very distressing, yet inevitable, life event by those who still cycle. The results of this study suggest that campaigns aimed at increasing the awareness and consideration of other road users towards older cyclists, as well as the introduction of clearer and more visible signage could support older cyclists in prolonging their cycling, as well as improving the experience they have as they do cycle. Increasing awareness of the health benefits of cycling could be another means of encouraging people to continue cycling as they age.
J. Ryan; H. Svensson; J. Rosenkvist; S.M. Schmidt; A. Wretstrand. Cycling and cycling cessation in later life: Findings from the city of Malmö. Journal of Transport & Health 2016, 3, 38 -47.
AMA StyleJ. Ryan, H. Svensson, J. Rosenkvist, S.M. Schmidt, A. Wretstrand. Cycling and cycling cessation in later life: Findings from the city of Malmö. Journal of Transport & Health. 2016; 3 (1):38-47.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJ. Ryan; H. Svensson; J. Rosenkvist; S.M. Schmidt; A. Wretstrand. 2016. "Cycling and cycling cessation in later life: Findings from the city of Malmö." Journal of Transport & Health 3, no. 1: 38-47.
Background: Public transport is low cost, allows for independence, and facilitates engagement and participation for non-drivers. However, the viewpoints of individuals with cognitive disabilities are rarely considered. In Australia, the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is approximately 1% and increasing. Many individuals with ASD do not possess a driver's licence, indicating that access to public transport is crucial for their independence. However, at present, there is no research on the opinions of adults with ASD on public transport. Aim: To identify the viewpoints of adults with ASD regarding the barriers and facilitators of public transport usage and their transportation preferences, and to contrast these against the viewpoints of neurotypical adults. Methods: Q. method was used to identify the viewpoints of both participant groups on public transport. Participants consisted of 55 adults with a diagnosis of ASD and a contrast group of 57 neurotypical adults. Both groups completed a Q sort task which took place in either Perth or Melbourne, Australia. Results: The most prominent viewpoint indicated that both groups preferred to use public transport over driving and believed that it supported their independence. This viewpoint also indicated that both groups preferred to use electronic ticketing when using public transport. Interestingly, the second most prominent viewpoint indicated that both groups preferred to drive themselves by private car rather than use public transport. Discussion: It appears that the viewpoints of adults with and without ASD regarding public transportation were largely similar. However, questions arose about whether the preference for public transport in the ASD group may be more a result of difficulties obtaining a driving licence than a deliberate choice. The only barrier specified by adults with ASD related to crowding on public transport. Safety and convenience in relation to location and timing of services were barriers reported by neurotypical adults. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved
Marita Falkmer; Tania Barnett; Chiara Horlin; Olov Falkmer; Jessica Siljehav; Sofi Fristedt; Hoe C. Lee; Derserri Yanting Chee; Anders Wretstrand; Torbjörn Falkmer. Viewpoints of adults with and without Autism Spectrum Disorders on public transport. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice 2015, 80, 163 -183.
AMA StyleMarita Falkmer, Tania Barnett, Chiara Horlin, Olov Falkmer, Jessica Siljehav, Sofi Fristedt, Hoe C. Lee, Derserri Yanting Chee, Anders Wretstrand, Torbjörn Falkmer. Viewpoints of adults with and without Autism Spectrum Disorders on public transport. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice. 2015; 80 ():163-183.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarita Falkmer; Tania Barnett; Chiara Horlin; Olov Falkmer; Jessica Siljehav; Sofi Fristedt; Hoe C. Lee; Derserri Yanting Chee; Anders Wretstrand; Torbjörn Falkmer. 2015. "Viewpoints of adults with and without Autism Spectrum Disorders on public transport." Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice 80, no. : 163-183.
This study employs Amartya Sen's Capability Approach as a guiding conceptual framework in the exploration of public transport as an element of mobility among the young-old living in Stockholm, Sweden. The aim is to shed light on the variation in mobility resources of those who perceive they can use public transport as their primary mode of transport and of those who perceive they cannot (‘mobility capability element’), as well as that of those using public transport and of those not using it (‘mobility functioning element’). Increasing residential density, being female and having a higher functional capacity were among the mobility resources which produced a positive increase in the likelihood of considering it possible to use, and the use of, public transport. The higher the ratio of cars to household member, the lower the likelihood of including public transport as a mobility capability element or as a mobility functioning element. Most of those who included public transport use as both a mobility capability element and a mobility functioning element were also users of the private car. There was also a tendency towards car use rather than towards no travel if the individual was not a user of public transport. Through the application of the Capability Approach, this paper facilitates further insight into the variation in mobility resources, corresponding mobility capability and mobility functioning elements of this group, with respect to public transport. It also opens up questions for the future employment of this conceptual framework within transport research.
Jean Ryan; Anders Wretstrand; Steven M. Schmidt. Exploring public transport as an element of older persons' mobility: A Capability Approach perspective. Journal of Transport Geography 2015, 48, 105 -114.
AMA StyleJean Ryan, Anders Wretstrand, Steven M. Schmidt. Exploring public transport as an element of older persons' mobility: A Capability Approach perspective. Journal of Transport Geography. 2015; 48 ():105-114.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJean Ryan; Anders Wretstrand; Steven M. Schmidt. 2015. "Exploring public transport as an element of older persons' mobility: A Capability Approach perspective." Journal of Transport Geography 48, no. : 105-114.
This study focuses on Seved, a segregated and socioeconomically “poor” neighborhood in the city of Malmö in Sweden. It has attracted wide media coverage, a possible consequence of which is its increased stigmatization. The wide disparity between perceived or imagined fear and the actual incidence of, or exposure to, violence attests to the important role of the media in shaping mental maps and place images. Critical discourse analysis of daily newspaper articles shows that Seved is predominantly construed as unruly and a place of lawlessness. Mobility comprises an important aspect of the stigmatization of places, the politics of fear, and discourses of the “other.” In turn, place stigmatization, discourses of the other, and the politics of fear directly and indirectly affect mobility strategies of individuals and groups.
Vanessa Stjernborg; Mekonnen Tesfahuney; Anders Wretstrand. The Politics of Fear, Mobility, and Media Discourses. Transfers 2015, 5, 7 -27.
AMA StyleVanessa Stjernborg, Mekonnen Tesfahuney, Anders Wretstrand. The Politics of Fear, Mobility, and Media Discourses. Transfers. 2015; 5 (1):7-27.
Chicago/Turabian StyleVanessa Stjernborg; Mekonnen Tesfahuney; Anders Wretstrand. 2015. "The Politics of Fear, Mobility, and Media Discourses." Transfers 5, no. 1: 7-27.
Tom Rye; Anders Wretstrand. Converging structures? Recent regulatory change in bus-based local public transport in Sweden and England. Research in Transportation Economics 2014, 48, 24 -32.
AMA StyleTom Rye, Anders Wretstrand. Converging structures? Recent regulatory change in bus-based local public transport in Sweden and England. Research in Transportation Economics. 2014; 48 ():24-32.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTom Rye; Anders Wretstrand. 2014. "Converging structures? Recent regulatory change in bus-based local public transport in Sweden and England." Research in Transportation Economics 48, no. : 24-32.
Anders Wretstrand; Bengt Holmberg; Monica Berntman. Safety as a key performance indicator: Creating a safety culture for enhanced passenger safety, comfort, and accessibility. Research in Transportation Economics 2014, 48, 109 -115.
AMA StyleAnders Wretstrand, Bengt Holmberg, Monica Berntman. Safety as a key performance indicator: Creating a safety culture for enhanced passenger safety, comfort, and accessibility. Research in Transportation Economics. 2014; 48 ():109-115.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAnders Wretstrand; Bengt Holmberg; Monica Berntman. 2014. "Safety as a key performance indicator: Creating a safety culture for enhanced passenger safety, comfort, and accessibility." Research in Transportation Economics 48, no. : 109-115.
Community mobility, defined as “moving [ones] self in the community and using public or private transportation”, has a unique ability to promote older peoples’ wellbeing by enabling independence and access to activity arenas for interaction with others. Early predictors of decreased community mobility among older men and women are useful in developing health promoting strategies. However, long-term prediction is rare, especially when it comes to including both public and private transportation. The present study describes factors associated with community mobility and decreased community mobility over time among older men and women. In total, 119 men and 147 women responded to a questionnaire in 1994 and 2007. Respondents were between 82 and 96 years old at follow-up. After 13 years, 40% of men and 43% of women had decreased community mobility, but 47% of men and 45% of women still experienced some independent community mobility. Cross-sectional independent community mobility among men was associated with higher ratings of subjective health, reporting no depression and more involvement in sport activities. Among women, cross-sectional independent community mobility was associated with better subjective health and doing more instrumental activities of daily living outside the home. Lower subjective health predicted decreased community mobility for both men and women, whereas self-reported health conditions did not. Consequently, general policies and individual interventions aiming to improve community mobility should consider older persons’ subjective health.
Sofi Fristedt; Anna K. Dahl; Anders Wretstrand; Anita Björklund; Torbjörn Falkmer. Changes in Community Mobility in Older Men and Women. A 13-Year Prospective Study. PLOS ONE 2014, 9, e87827 .
AMA StyleSofi Fristedt, Anna K. Dahl, Anders Wretstrand, Anita Björklund, Torbjörn Falkmer. Changes in Community Mobility in Older Men and Women. A 13-Year Prospective Study. PLOS ONE. 2014; 9 (2):e87827.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSofi Fristedt; Anna K. Dahl; Anders Wretstrand; Anita Björklund; Torbjörn Falkmer. 2014. "Changes in Community Mobility in Older Men and Women. A 13-Year Prospective Study." PLOS ONE 9, no. 2: e87827.
This paper describes the changing everyday life mobility of an older couple living in a suburb in Sweden. The methods used are longitudinal interviews and time-geographical diaries. The results show a pronounced dependence on car use. Representations of suburbia – as places of freedom, independence and mobility enabled by private cars – devolve into a harsh reality, i.e. disabling lock-in effects for people gradually losing locomotion, and experiencing diminishing mobility capital and social intercourse. From a time-geographical perspective, capability constraints unfold in the form of time-demanding basic needs and limited access to different modes of transport due to deteriorating health and location of residence. Increased neighbourhood barriers and authority constraints also imply restricted access to different spaces and reduced control over one’s life situation.
Vanessa Stjernborg; Anders Wretstrand; Mekonnen Tesfahuney. Everyday Life Mobilities of Older Persons – A Case Study of Ageing in a Suburban Landscape in Sweden. Mobilities 2014, 10, 383 -401.
AMA StyleVanessa Stjernborg, Anders Wretstrand, Mekonnen Tesfahuney. Everyday Life Mobilities of Older Persons – A Case Study of Ageing in a Suburban Landscape in Sweden. Mobilities. 2014; 10 (3):383-401.
Chicago/Turabian StyleVanessa Stjernborg; Anders Wretstrand; Mekonnen Tesfahuney. 2014. "Everyday Life Mobilities of Older Persons – A Case Study of Ageing in a Suburban Landscape in Sweden." Mobilities 10, no. 3: 383-401.
Facilitated by mobility, occupational participation outside the home is vital in old age. However, the relative importance of factors influencing mobility and occupational participation remains unclear. The present study describes older peoples' motives for, and experiences of, mobility and occupational participation outside the home. Nine focus-group interviews were conducted and analyzed using content analysis. Occupational participation and mobility was individually experienced, although some subjective perspectives were common. Continuing mobility and occupational participation outside the home in old age is an act of negotiation, encompassing occupational means and goals, occupational and mobility adaptation, as well as occupational barriers and facilitators.
Sofi Fristedt; Anita Björklund; Anders Wretstrand; Torbjörn Falkmer. Continuing Mobility and Occupational Participation Outside the Home in Old Age Is an Act of Negotiation. Activities, Adaptation & Aging 2011, 35, 275 -297.
AMA StyleSofi Fristedt, Anita Björklund, Anders Wretstrand, Torbjörn Falkmer. Continuing Mobility and Occupational Participation Outside the Home in Old Age Is an Act of Negotiation. Activities, Adaptation & Aging. 2011; 35 (4):275-297.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSofi Fristedt; Anita Björklund; Anders Wretstrand; Torbjörn Falkmer. 2011. "Continuing Mobility and Occupational Participation Outside the Home in Old Age Is an Act of Negotiation." Activities, Adaptation & Aging 35, no. 4: 275-297.
Previous research has pointed out that non-collision injuries occur among wheelchair users in Special Transportation Services (STS - a demand-responsive transport mode). The organization of such modes is also quite complex, involving both stakeholders and key personnel at different levels. Our objective was therefore to qualitatively explore the state of safety, as perceived and discussed within a workplace context. Focus groups were held with drivers of both taxi companies and bus companies. The results indicated that passengers run the risk of being injured without being involved in a vehicle collision. The pertinent organizational and corporate culture did not prioritize safety. The drivers identified some relatively clear-cut safety threats, primarily before and after a ride, at vehicle standstill. The driver's work place seemed to be surrounded with a reactive instead of proactive structure. We conclude that not only vehicle and wheelchair technical safety must be considered in STS, but also system safety. Instead of viewing drivers' error as a cause, it should be seen as a symptom of systems failure. Human error is connected to aspects of tools, tasks, and operating environment. Enhanced understanding and influence of these connections within STS and accessible public transport systems will promote safety for wheelchair users.
Anders Wretstrand; Jan Petzäll; Per-Olof Bylund; Torbjörn Falkmer. Reducing non-collision injuries in special transportation services by enhanced safety culture. Medical Engineering & Physics 2010, 32, 254 -262.
AMA StyleAnders Wretstrand, Jan Petzäll, Per-Olof Bylund, Torbjörn Falkmer. Reducing non-collision injuries in special transportation services by enhanced safety culture. Medical Engineering & Physics. 2010; 32 (3):254-262.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAnders Wretstrand; Jan Petzäll; Per-Olof Bylund; Torbjörn Falkmer. 2010. "Reducing non-collision injuries in special transportation services by enhanced safety culture." Medical Engineering & Physics 32, no. 3: 254-262.
Previous research has shown that wheelchair-seated passengers using special transportation services (STS) have been injured without being involved in a vehicle crash. In order to estimate incident rate and societal costs for these vehicle-related injuries, the focus needs to be adjusted towards a traveler/incident-oriented perspective. The aim of the project was to utilize such a perspective, related to travelers using STS in Sweden. In order to address the chosen perspective, a mixed method approach was used, involving quantitative as well as qualitative research techniques applied on four different sets of data: one hospital-based record, two sets of STS incident report databases, and interviews with wheelchair-seated STS passengers. The results showed that the injury incidence rate in STS is considerable, i.e. 10 per 100,000 trips. However, this high incidence rate is not due to road traffic collisions, but to non-collision injury incidents involving many elderly and frail passengers, who easily sustain traumas ranging from minor to moderate. The costs were estimated to be 23 million USD per annum or 14 USD per trip. Results suggest that future injury prevention measures should focus on safety in boarding and alighting procedures, as well as the continuing development of WTORS.
Anders Wretstrand; Per-Olof Bylund; Jan Petzäll; Torbjörn Falkmer. Injuries in special transport services—Situations and risk levels involving wheelchair users. Medical Engineering & Physics 2010, 32, 248 -253.
AMA StyleAnders Wretstrand, Per-Olof Bylund, Jan Petzäll, Torbjörn Falkmer. Injuries in special transport services—Situations and risk levels involving wheelchair users. Medical Engineering & Physics. 2010; 32 (3):248-253.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAnders Wretstrand; Per-Olof Bylund; Jan Petzäll; Torbjörn Falkmer. 2010. "Injuries in special transport services—Situations and risk levels involving wheelchair users." Medical Engineering & Physics 32, no. 3: 248-253.