This study concentrates on the transitional stage between childhood and adulthood, on young adults and their transport patterns, attitudes and perceptions. The research was conducted at a sixth form college in North London using a combination of questionnaires, group discussions and in-depth interviews. Analysis of the data suggested that young adults should be considered a separate and distinct life cycle group. They have different attitudes and perceptions of transport, as well as different travel patterns, to their younger and older peers. A typology of reasons for learning to drive are identified and the effectiveness of certain deterrents to car use are investigated. The implications of these findings for measures to change the pattern of mode use are indicated throughout the paper.
Samenvatting