Research into factors influencing car mobility in The Netherlands.

Author(s)
Immers, B.H. Scheltes, W.H. & Hamerslag, R.
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Abstract

The results of a study into factors influencing private car use and other related transport variables in the Netherlands are presented. Data from the Netherlands travel survey concerning the period 1978- 1982 were used as well as the series with respect to transport expenditure spanning a longer period. The data for the period 1978- 1982 are especially relevant because during this period a curve deflection in the behaviour of car drivers was observed. The results of the analysis indicate that. Among other things: (A) Fuel prices made little influence on travel patterns; (B) the growing reduction in fuel consumption of the car population is mainly due to manufacturers introducing more fuel efficient vehicles; and (C)personal net income is the most important variable influencing car use.

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B 29756 (In: B 29751) /72 /96 / IRRD 824268
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In: Energy efficiency in land transport : proceedings of a Seminar organized by the Commission of the European Communities, Directorate-General for Energy, held in Luxembourg, 16-18 May 1988, p. 48-60, 12 ref.

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