Perceived accessibility of transport systems in Italy: a statistical analysis using “Aspect of daily life” survey
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https://doi.org/10.71014/sieds.v80i4.539Keywords:
community wellbeing, Sustainable development goals, multidimensional poverty, Multidimensional analysisAbstract
This study aims at exploring transport accessibility in Italy using data from the Aspect of Daily Life survey conducted by the Italian National Statistical Office (ISTAT). The aim is to identify the main determinants of perceived accessibility, in order to guide targeted policy interventions focused on improving public transport perceptions. The methodological framework is based on Covariance based - Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). The results indicate that confidence towards local and national institutions as well as transport affordability increase the perceived accessibility of public transports. Moreover, the quality of the local viability is negatively related with accessibility perception of public transportation.
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