Developing a method to select and rank measures for commuters

Abstract

Sustainable commuting is a topic of increasing interest due to the growing number of individual trips, the limited urban space, and the contribution of transport to climate change. Workplace Travel Plans serve as strategic elements when the aim of sustainable commuting is realised. In this research, a specific method is developed to support the selection and ranking of measures for institutions. Such categories as mode type, goal, communication, financial issues, and time period are created to cover various aspects of the measures. To support the efficient choice of suitable measures, employee questionnaires, employer interviews, and site assessments are conducted. The ranking is realised by introducing a Measure Sustainability Index, which includes such evaluation parameters as environmental benefits, social well-being, and financial factors. The method is applied to an organisation in Budapest, Hungary. Based on the results, parking management, carpooling, and a set of bicycle and walking measures, which are compatible with the employer and employees’ preferences, are suggested. Thus, a new approach is developed that provides an optimal set of measures to be implemented by an institution and facilitates sustainable mode choice of the commuters.

Keywords

• Mobility planning
• Sustainability
• Travel behaviour
• Measures
• Ranking