Needs of young people as a mover group
Overview
Background & policy context:
Young people constitute an important mover group and, furthermore, one in three persons injured in road traffic in Finland are young.
20 % of Finns are aged 15–29. The daily travel output of young people is smaler than that of adults. The number of trips and duration of travel time by young people and adults are, however, almost equal to each other.
Young people, especially those under 18 years of age but also older ones, due to costs, are greatly dependent on public transport, walking and cycling. The development of these modes of travel is important to young people. Among other things, young people are the most active group of winter cyclists.
Getting a driving licence means easier movement and an increase in freedom for young people, especially in the countryside, where distances are long and the level of service provided by public transport is low.
Objectives:
This study contains a compilation of data related to the travel behaviour, attitudes and life styles of young people. The aim of the study was to determine the special needs of young people as a mover group and as customers of FinnRA (Finnish Road Administration).
Methodology:
The study is based on literature as well as interviews with 40 young people and juvenile professionals. Participation by young people in planning was examined through examples and literature.
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