9.3.3. Characteristics of the Transport Facility

Try these first

1. 1.

   List two quantitative factors affecting mode choice.

   Hint

   Think about what can be measured.

2. 2.

   What is a qualitative factor?

   Hint

   Consider aspects related to travel experience.

3. 3.

   What are quantitative factors in mode choice?

   • Subjective aspects
   • Measurable aspects
   • Non-measurable aspects

   Hint

   Think about what can be objectively assessed.

4. 4.

   True or False: Comfort is a quantitative factor.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the definitions of qualitative and quantitative.

5. 5.

   A city is considering reducing public transport fares to increase ridership. Analyze the potential impacts of both quantitative and qualitative factors.

   Hint

   Evaluate both user statistics and user experience.

6. 6.

   Design a public transport project that addresses both cost and comfort effectively.

   Hint

   Think about smart service differentiation.