Analyzing citizens’ views on new spatial-infrastructure projects

From the average view towards various clusters within the Participatory Value Evaluation Method

Master thesis (2020)

Authors

L.J. Volberda Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Contributors

M. Kroesen Transport and Logistics - TPM (supervisor 1)
N. Mouter Transport and Logistics - TPM (supervisor 2)
N. van Oort Transport and Planning - CEG (supervisor 2)
J.I. Hernández Transport and Logistics - TPM (coach)
N. Dogterom Goudappel Coffeng (coach)
Faculty
Civil Engineering & Geosciences
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Published Date

11-03-2020

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Abstract

This study identified the distribution of citizens for the allocation of the public budget towards spatial-infrastructure projects using the Participatory Value Evaluation (PVE) tool. The dataset of a PVE experiment in the Region of Amsterdam (Vervoersregio Amsterdam) is used. A Latent Class Cluster Analysis model was estimated to identify citizens selecting a similar combination of spatial-infrastructure projects. The results of this study found that individuals are more likely to select projects in their living area. Furthermore, individuals prefer rather a higher number of projects having low costs than one expensive project, and individuals assign high values to safety compliance projects. The results indicate individuals do neither necessarily base their choice on quantitative attribute values, such as minutes of travel time reduction realized by a new project, nor do individuals select a combination of projects based on travel mode improvements realized by these projects. By doing experts’ interviews, this study also provides a rich reflection of the implications of the clusters identified. The desirability of the location-effect depends on the aim of the experiment. The main implication of the results is that researchers have to be aware of the strong location-effect and that future research should control for this effect.