Dimensions and determinants of expert and public attitudes to sustainable transport policies and technologies

作者：Xenias Dimitrios^*; Whitmarsh Lorraine

来源：Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice , 2013, 48: 75-85.

DOI：10.1016/j.tra.2012.10.007

• Sustainable transport
• Transport policy
• Attitudes
• Expert-public differences

This paper investigates (a) attitudes to sustainable transport and how these differ between experts and non-experts, and (b) factors that influence these attitudes and their relevant importance in explaining why such differences occur. Attitudes of experts (N = 53) and British public (N = 40) were compared using open-ended questionnaires, attitude scales, analytic hierarchy process and preference ranking. Both samples prioritised reduction in transport demand in qualitative measures. In quantitative measures, however, experts preferred techno-economic measures while the public prioritised behaviour change and public transport improvement. Some options for sustainable transport also varied with individuals%26apos; values, suggesting that expertise alone does not fully account for variation in attitudes. Different perspectives and values imply a need for a broader definition of expertise in transport policy-making, and that the public may not accept transport policies/technologies designed by experts - underlining the importance of early public engagement.

• 出版日期2013-2