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Table 3 Measurement tools transferred from three existing definitions
From: Definitions matter: investigating indicators for transport poverty using different measurement tools
Definition component | Corresponding questions in the survey | Answer | Assigned score |
|---|---|---|---|
No transport option suited to an individual’s conditions | With the transport options available to me I can travel in a way that is suited to my physical condition and abilities | Completely disagree | 0.2 |
Disagree | 0.1 | ||
Neutral | 0 | ||
Agree | 0 | ||
Completely agree | 0 | ||
The existing transport options do not reach destinations where the individual can fulfil his/her daily activity needs, in order to maintain a reasonable quality of life | The public transport options in my neighbourhood reach destinations or activities that are important to me | Completely disagree | 0.1 |
Disagree | 0.05 | ||
Neutral | 0 | ||
Agree | 0 | ||
Completely agree | 0 | ||
With the transport options available I can reach all my regular destinations and activities | Completely disagree | 0.1 | |
Disagree | 0.05 | ||
Neutral | 0 | ||
Agree | 0 | ||
Completely agree | 0 | ||
The necessary weekly amount spent on transport leaves the household with a residual income below the official poverty line | With the transport options available to me I have to spend more on necessary travel in a week than I can afford | Completely disagree | 0 |
Disagree | 0 | ||
Neutral | 0 | ||
Agree | 0.1 | ||
Completely agree | 0.2 | ||
The individual needs to spend an excessive amount of time travelling, leading to time poverty or social isolation | With the transport options available to me I spend much more time travelling than I would like | Completely disagree | 0 |
Disagree | 0 | ||
Neutral | 0 | ||
Agree | 0.05 | ||
Completely agree | 0.1 | ||
In the past year, have you been less/unable to reach your family or friends in the Netherlands due to problems with transport? | Yes, I was unable to reach my family or friends at all because of problems with transport | 0.1 | |
Yes, I could not reach my family or friends as well as I wanted to because of problems with transport | 0.05 | ||
No | 0 | ||
Other | 0 | ||
The prevailing travel conditions are dangerous, unsafe, or unhealthy for the individual | With the transport options available to me: | ||
I feel safe while travelling to my regular destinations and activities | Completely disagree | 0.066 | |
Disagree | 0.033 | ||
Neutral | 0 | ||
Agree | 0 | ||
Completely agree | 0 | ||
I am concerned about road safety while travelling to my regular destinations and activities | Completely disagree | 0 | |
Disagree | 0 | ||
Neutral | 0 | ||
Agree | 0.033 | ||
Completely agree | 0.066 | ||
I can travel without negative consequences to my health | Completely disagree | 0.066 | |
Disagree | 0.033 | ||
Neutral | 0 | ||
Agree | 0 | ||
Completely agree | 0 | ||
Maximum total score | 1 | ||
Awaworyi Churchill and Smyth [2] | |||
A disproportionate amount of household income is spent on transport | With the transport options available to me I have to spend more on necessary travel in a week than I can afford | Completely disagree | 0 |
Disagree | 0 | ||
Neutral | 0 | ||
Agree | 0.25 | ||
Completely agree | 0.5 | ||
Having trouble getting a job or not having been looking for work because of a lack of transport | In the past year, have you turned down a job or decided not to apply to a job that you were interested in due to (potential) problems with transport? (Multiple choice) | Yes, I had to turn down a job for this reason | 0.25 |
Yes, I decided not to apply for a job for this reason | 0.25 | ||
No | 0 | ||
Not applicable (not looking for a job) | 0 | ||
Other | 0 | ||
Maximum total score | 1 | ||
Allen and Farber [1] | |||
People living under the regionally adjusted low-income cut-off | What best describes your living situation? and What is your estimated net monthly household income? | Single-person household with a monthly income less than 980 euros | 0.5 |
Single-parent household with a monthly income less than 1870 euros | 0.5 | ||
Couple household (with or without children) with a monthly income less than 1870 euros | 0.5 | ||
Other household type with a monthly income less than 980 euros | 0.5 | ||
All the other | 0 | ||
Low transit access to employment | Which public transport options are available in your neighbourhood? (Multiple choice) | Bus | 0.0625 if not |
Tram/metro | 0.0625 if not | ||
Regiotaxi/belbus | 0.0625 if not | ||
Train | 0.0625 if not | ||
With the transport options available to me I can easily reach my (volunteering) work or internship | Completely disagree | 0.125 for employed 0 for unemployed | |
Disagree | 0.125 for employed 0 for unemployed | ||
Neutral | 0 | ||
Agree | 0 | ||
Completely agree | 0 | ||
In the past year, have you turned down a job or decided not to apply to a job that you were interested in due to (potential) problems with transport? (Multiple choice) | Yes, I had to turn down a job for this reason | 0.0625 for employed 0.125 for unemployed | |
Yes, I decided not to apply for a job for this reason | 0.0625 for employed 0.125 for unemployed | ||
No/Not applicable (not looking for a job) | 0 | ||
Other | 0 | ||
Maximum total score | 1 | ||