| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Keunhyun Park |
| Author | Brent Chamberlain |
| Author | Ziqi Song |
| Author | Hossein Nasr Esfahani |
| Author | Jeff Sheen |
| Author | Teresa Larsen |
| Author | Valerie Long Novack |
| Author | Carlos Licon |
| Author | Keith Christensen |
| URL | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965856421003220 |
| Volume | 156 |
| Pages | 24-35 |
| Publication | Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice |
| Date | February 1, 2022 |
| Journal Abbr | Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.tra.2021.12.008 |
| Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
| Language | en |
| Abstract | The COVID-19 pandemic response has had a significant impact on the general population’s ability to participate in their communities. Individuals with disabilities, an already socially disadvantaged population, are more vulnerable to and have likely been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 response conditions. Yet, the extent to which the daily community living activities of people with disabilities have been impacted is unknown. Thus, this study assesses their travel behavior and community living during the COVID-19 pandemic conditions compared with those of the general population. A web survey was conducted using Qualtrics’s online panel data (respondents included 161 people with any type of disability and 232 people without a disability). Regression models found that people with disabilities reduced their daily travel to a greater extent but at varying degrees, depending on the destination types and travel modes. Reductions in taxi rides (including ride-hailing services) were most significant among people with cognitive and sensory (e.g., vision and hearing) disabilities. By place type, cognitive disability was associated with a trip reduction for multiple destination types—grocery, restaurants, outdoor recreation, indoor recreation, and healthcare providers. Findings from this study could contribute to decision- and policy-making in planning, transportation, and community services during the remainder of the COVID-19 pandemic, in future major public health crises, and post-COVID, because the adjustments in travel behavior and community living might be longer-term. |
| Date Added | 2/4/2022, 9:49:09 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Taru Jain |
| Author | Graham Currie |
| Author | Laura Aston |
| URL | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965856421003219 |
| Volume | 156 |
| Pages | 52-68 |
| Publication | Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice |
| Date | February 1, 2022 |
| Journal Abbr | Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.tra.2021.12.007 |
| Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
| Language | en |
| Abstract | COVID related lockdowns have forced many workers around the world into work from home (WFH) arrangements. While the proportion of people who work from home has typically been very low (4.5% in Melbourne in 2016), it is worth considering how trends might change once the world emerges out of COVID lockdowns. This paper aims to examine (1) the long-term impacts of COVID on WFH and (2) the psycho-social factors which will impact workers’ intention to increase WFH post-COVID. The paper uses the Theory of Planned Behaviour as a lens to examine these psycho-social determinants. The study uses the survey responses of 1,364 workers which were collected in June-August 2020 as part of a larger survey (n = 2,158), which aimed to capture a representative population of Greater Melbourne. Quasi-longitudinal investigation of self-reported WFH frequency revealed that WFH as a share of average weekday employment increased 310% during COVID lockdown. In the longer term, when COVID is no longer an issue, WFH can be expected to be 75% higher than pre-COVID levels. Structural Equation Modelling was applied to the Theory of Planned Behaviour to understand motivators for and barriers to increasing WFH post-COVID. Perceived Behavioural Control (e.g. job type, technology, access to materials) and Subjective Norms (e.g. employer and family support) will be crucial determinants of the intention to work from home post-COVID. Attitudes regarding WFH will only have a weak impact on future intention to work from home, a finding which contrasts with previous research. |
| Date Added | 2/4/2022, 9:50:27 AM |
| Type | Web Page |
|---|---|
| URL | https://news.ok.ubc.ca/2022/01/18/covid-19-has-changed-the-way-we-grocery-shop/ |
| Abstract | It’s mid-January, it’s cold and blustery outdoors, but the kitchen cupboards are bare. And new research from UBC Okanagan suggests instead of braving the cold, this year’s consumer is going to fill an online grocery cart instead. Indeed, Dr. Mahmudur Fatmi, an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering, says online shopping habits spiked across the globe during the pandemic—mostly as a result of social distancing measures, business closures and travel restrictions. But he also wonders if the online trend will continue. |
| Date Added | 1/24/2022, 9:07:15 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Chao Chen |
| Author | Tao Feng |
| Author | Xiaoning Gu |
| Author | Baozhen Yao |
| URL | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0967070X22000051 |
| Volume | 117 |
| Pages | 98-107 |
| Publication | Transport Policy |
| Date | March 1, 2022 |
| Journal Abbr | Transport Policy |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.tranpol.2022.01.005 |
| Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
| Language | en |
| Abstract | During the COVID-19 pandemic, public transport in many cities faces dramatic reduction of passenger demand. Various countermeasures such as social distancing and in-vehicle disinfection have been implemented to reduce the potential risks concerning infection, the effectiveness in promoting the use of public transport however remains unclear. Unlike the usual situation where time and cost are the main factors affecting travel decisions, the uncertainty hiding behind the behavior change of public transport users in a pandemic might be greatly affected by the control measures and the perception of people. This paper therefore aims to examine the effects of COVID-19 related countermeasures implemented in public transport on individuals' travel decisions. We explore the extent to which do policy countermeasures influence different groups of people on the use of public transport. An error component latent class choice model was estimated using the data collected in the Netherlands. Results show that the restrictions policy lifted by the Dutch central government have significant effect on individuals' transportation mode choice decision during the pandemic. The related measures adopted by the public transport sector, by contrast, present different effects on different people. The older and highly educated people are more susceptible to enforcement measures, whereas young and single Dutch citizens are more accessible to non-compulsory measures. Moreover, compared with other private modes, public transport is generally identified as a riskier option, and the average willingness to travel descends. Findings of this study are helpful for the authorities in designing and promoting effective policies in the context of pandemics. |
| Date Added | 2/2/2022, 11:17:22 AM |
| Type | Report |
|---|---|
| URL | https://tirf.ca/download/ssr2021-impact-covid19-securite-routiere-mobilite/?dlm-dp-dl-force=1&dlm-dp-dl-nonce=6472f6f371 |
| Pages | 20 |
| Date | 2021 |
| Language | fr-CA |
| Abstract | Le présent feuillet d’information résume les résultats du Sondage sur la sécurité routière portant sur les effets de la pandémie de COVID-19 en matière de sécurité routière et d’habitudes de déplacement. Ce sondage d’opinion spécial est mené par la Fondation de recherche sur les blessures de la route (FRBR) et commandité par Desjardins. Il prend le pouls du pays quant aux principaux enjeux en matière de sécurité routière, en mettant un accent particulier sur la pandémie de COVID-19 et ses effets sur le comportement des conducteurs. Ce sondage en ligne a été mené auprès d’un échantillon aléatoire et représentatif de Canadiens. |
| Date Added | 2/1/2022, 10:37:59 AM |
| Type | Report |
|---|---|
| URL | https://tirf.ca/download/covid19-rsm2021-impact-road-safety-mobility/?dlm-dp-dl-force=1&dlm-dp-dl-nonce=6472f6f371 |
| Pages | 17 |
| Date | 2021 |
| Institution | Traffic Injury Research Foundation |
| Language | en-CA |
| Abstract | This fact sheet summarizes results from the Road Safety Monitor (RSM) related to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on road safety and travel behaviour. The COVID-19 RSM is a special edition public opinion survey conducted by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) and sponsored by Desjardins. The survey takes the pulse of the nation on key road safety issues, with a specific focus on the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on driver behaviour. The online survey was fielded to a random, representative sample of Canadians. |
| Date Added | 2/1/2022, 10:33:25 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | João Filipe Teixeira |
| Author | Miguel Lopes |
| URL | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590198220300774 |
| Volume | 6 |
| Pages | 100166 |
| Publication | Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives |
| Date | July 1, 2020 |
| Journal Abbr | Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.trip.2020.100166 |
| Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
| Language | en |
| Abstract | The full societal impact COVID-19 pandemic is laid bare in urban mobility patterns. This research explored the recently published data on the operation of subway and bike share systems (BSS) during the COVID-19 outbreak in New York city, providing evidence on its impact over urban transport systems, but also on how its different components can work in conjunction. The BSS has proved to be more resilient than the subway system, with a less significant ridership drop (71% vs 90% ridership drop and 50% decrease on the ridership ratio) and an increase on its trips' average duration (from 13 min to 19 min per trip). Moreover, the study found evidence of a modal transfer from some subway users to the bike sharing system. The first effects of the free BSS programs aimed at essential service workers were also evaluated. BSS can improve the resilience of urban transport systems to disruptive events. Overall, this paper offers clues on how bike sharing, and cycling in general, can support the transition to a post-coronavirus society. |
| Date Added | 1/25/2022, 11:45:08 AM |