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The connections between land use aspects, socio-economics, accessibility and mobility patterns are studied in the EU FP7 project METPEX, where INE, ZHAW is also a partner. INE is leading the work package with focus on land use types and accessibility issues. Spatial aspects such as living in urban or rural environments, the distance to work […]
As a part of the EU project METPEX accessibility issues in Europe are identified and analysed. Demographic ageing is one determining factor influencing mobility patterns and accessibility in Europe including Switzerland. The possibility to drive a vehicle and the availability and affordability of public transport services are ways to improve the mobility situation of elderly. […]
Leisure travel is becoming increasingly international. Especially in central Europe where the distances are rather short and countries share borders, convenient international transport connections and information services are essential for tourism. INE and the Constance University of Applied Sciences in Germany conducted a case study in the Lake Constance region with focus on sustainable tourism […]
Socio-economic factors such as income and age are influencing the travel behaviour and mobility patterns in Europe, which is also a central issue in the EU project METPEX. A case study from Switzerland was used in order to look at the influence of demographics on mobility patterns. As seen in the following figure, the Swiss […]
A car’s capacity use is the lowest during commuting trips and business related travelling. 91% of the commuters drive to work alone, whereas during leisure time most of the private vehicles carry more than one person (see following figure, BFS&ARE 2012). Increased capacity utilization in the form of car pooling or car sharing are ways to […]