Faculty Mentor

Veronika Dolar

Major/Area of Research

International Studies

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Glen Cove is going through a new face of revitalization. The study looks to investigate whether the train service of the Oyster Bay Line that runs through the region needs to be updated to suit the development of the Glen Cove. The study is also examining passengers’ preferences when it comes to the environmental aspects of a new train service. More than 140 surveys constructed in the format of a Discrete Choice Experiment were collected along four train stations in the Glen Cove area during morning rush hour. Participants were asked if they were content with the current train situation or if they would consider a proposed option. The suggested alternative offered one or two larger stations with a faster journey to Jamaica rather than the existing condition with four stations within a close proximity. Two different surveys were distributed randomly to the commuters, where one included more information regarding the environmental benefits of the proposed option. The preliminary analysis shows that a significant number of the participants preferred the suggested alternative, with less stations, and shorter travel time. Even though the additional information about the environmental impacts played some role, the result was not statistically significant. According to the outcomes, other factors had greater influence on the decision making than environmental consciousness. However, these factors might be indirectly linked to a better environment, which also should be taken into consideration. This will hopefully give an insight in commuters preferences, and what role the environment plays in rebuilding the infrastructure.

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City of Glen Cove, NY, Environmental and Transportation Revitalization: Application of Discrete Choice Experiments

Glen Cove is going through a new face of revitalization. The study looks to investigate whether the train service of the Oyster Bay Line that runs through the region needs to be updated to suit the development of the Glen Cove. The study is also examining passengers’ preferences when it comes to the environmental aspects of a new train service. More than 140 surveys constructed in the format of a Discrete Choice Experiment were collected along four train stations in the Glen Cove area during morning rush hour. Participants were asked if they were content with the current train situation or if they would consider a proposed option. The suggested alternative offered one or two larger stations with a faster journey to Jamaica rather than the existing condition with four stations within a close proximity. Two different surveys were distributed randomly to the commuters, where one included more information regarding the environmental benefits of the proposed option. The preliminary analysis shows that a significant number of the participants preferred the suggested alternative, with less stations, and shorter travel time. Even though the additional information about the environmental impacts played some role, the result was not statistically significant. According to the outcomes, other factors had greater influence on the decision making than environmental consciousness. However, these factors might be indirectly linked to a better environment, which also should be taken into consideration. This will hopefully give an insight in commuters preferences, and what role the environment plays in rebuilding the infrastructure.