Car Sharing In a Compact City: Pinning Down the Benefits andBarriers

Authors

  • Lucia Sobieck Graduate Programme, Environmental Studies, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand Author
  • Ralph Chapman Graduate Programme, Environmental Studies, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand Author

Keywords:

Car Sharing, Benefits, Barriers, Policy, Wellington, New Zealand

Abstract

New Zealand’s sprawling urban development and high levels of car dependency have resulted in significant environmental impacts, including increased carbon emissions and pollution. Car sharing can support sustainable transport patterns by offering an alternative to private vehicle ownership. Internationally, it has become increasingly popular but is still in the early stages of development in New Zealand. A survey of 356 Wellington residents and interviews with 13 car share stakeholders collected data on interest in car sharing and barriers facing the service in New Zealand’s capital. The results suggest that car sharing could
become an important mobility option in Wellington and further policy support for car sharing could enable Wellington to take full advantage of its benefits.

Author Biographies

  • Lucia Sobieck, Graduate Programme, Environmental Studies, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

    Ralph Chapman, Graduate Programme, Environmental Studies, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand Centre for Sustainable Cities, Wellington, New Zealand

  • Ralph Chapman, Graduate Programme, Environmental Studies, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

    Ralph Chapman, Graduate Programme, Environmental Studies, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand Centre for Sustainable Cities, Wellington, New Zealand

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Published

2020-08-12

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 3 (2020): Volume 2 Issue 3

Section

Articles