Eine Plattform für die Wissenschaft: Bauingenieurwesen, Architektur und Urbanistik
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An evaluation of the impact of COVID-19 safety measures in public transit spaces on riders' Worry of virus contraction
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3036-7861
Abstract The coronavirus pandemic has brought about global change in travel behavior. Transit ridership volumes have dropped to record lows. Concerning environmental, health, and social consequences lie in store if transit networks are not able to regain a substantial portion of pre-pandemic users. Transit providers have implemented several interventions aimed at both slowing the spread of the virus and retaining riders as travel restrictions lift. While the effectiveness of these measures has been evaluated with respect to spread rate reduction, little consideration has been given to their impact on riders' feelings of worry regarding virus contraction. By deploying a photo-simulation approach in a randomized control trial, this study finds that level of compliance with safety measures and the conditions of transit spaces themselves significantly impact riders' levels of worry. Given these findings, a series of recommendations are made regarding compliance practices that are expected to lessen rider worry regarding the risks of COVID-19 infection.
Highlights Examines worry of COVID-19 infection in transit spaces under varied safety measures. Face mask wearing and physical distancing decrease rider worry under full compliance. Traveler worry is highest in enclosed, subway-associated transit spaces. Participants with proxied vaccination status show significantly lower worry levels. As cities move toward herd immunity, enforcement remains vital to mitigate rider fear.
An evaluation of the impact of COVID-19 safety measures in public transit spaces on riders' Worry of virus contraction
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3036-7861
Abstract The coronavirus pandemic has brought about global change in travel behavior. Transit ridership volumes have dropped to record lows. Concerning environmental, health, and social consequences lie in store if transit networks are not able to regain a substantial portion of pre-pandemic users. Transit providers have implemented several interventions aimed at both slowing the spread of the virus and retaining riders as travel restrictions lift. While the effectiveness of these measures has been evaluated with respect to spread rate reduction, little consideration has been given to their impact on riders' feelings of worry regarding virus contraction. By deploying a photo-simulation approach in a randomized control trial, this study finds that level of compliance with safety measures and the conditions of transit spaces themselves significantly impact riders' levels of worry. Given these findings, a series of recommendations are made regarding compliance practices that are expected to lessen rider worry regarding the risks of COVID-19 infection.
Highlights Examines worry of COVID-19 infection in transit spaces under varied safety measures. Face mask wearing and physical distancing decrease rider worry under full compliance. Traveler worry is highest in enclosed, subway-associated transit spaces. Participants with proxied vaccination status show significantly lower worry levels. As cities move toward herd immunity, enforcement remains vital to mitigate rider fear.
An evaluation of the impact of COVID-19 safety measures in public transit spaces on riders' Worry of virus contraction
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3036-7861
Abstract The coronavirus pandemic has brought about global change in travel behavior. Transit ridership volumes have dropped to record lows. Concerning environmental, health, and social consequences lie in store if transit networks are not able to regain a substantial portion of pre-pandemic users. Transit providers have implemented several interventions aimed at both slowing the spread of the virus and retaining riders as travel restrictions lift. While the effectiveness of these measures has been evaluated with respect to spread rate reduction, little consideration has been given to their impact on riders' feelings of worry regarding virus contraction. By deploying a photo-simulation approach in a randomized control trial, this study finds that level of compliance with safety measures and the conditions of transit spaces themselves significantly impact riders' levels of worry. Given these findings, a series of recommendations are made regarding compliance practices that are expected to lessen rider worry regarding the risks of COVID-19 infection.
Highlights Examines worry of COVID-19 infection in transit spaces under varied safety measures. Face mask wearing and physical distancing decrease rider worry under full compliance. Traveler worry is highest in enclosed, subway-associated transit spaces. Participants with proxied vaccination status show significantly lower worry levels. As cities move toward herd immunity, enforcement remains vital to mitigate rider fear.
An evaluation of the impact of COVID-19 safety measures in public transit spaces on riders' Worry of virus contraction
Navarrete-Hernandez, Pablo (Autor:in) / Rennert, Lindiwe (Autor:in) / Balducci, Alessandro (Autor:in)
Transport Policy ; 131 ; 1-12
13.11.2022
12 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
COVID-19 , Transit , Compliance , Enforcement , Perception , Worry
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