Dissecting preference heterogeneity in consumer stated choices This paper investigates alternative methods to account for preference heterogeneity in choice experiments. Heterogeneity can be explained by assuming its influence to impact the systematic component of utility, the stochastic one or both. Seven different models were estimated to search for heterogeneity along the three dimensions described. The [...]

Logistics managers’ stated preferences for freight service attributes: a comparative research method analysis This chapter reviews a set of articles, based on stated preferences techniques, focusing on logistics managers' preferences for freight transport attributes with the intent of assessing the quality of knowledge applied esearch has produced, its reliability and transferability. The review performed indicates that [...]

Stakeholder-specific data acquisition and urban freight policy evaluation: evidence, implications and new suggestions Cities, characterised by scarce resources and facing increasing citizens’ requests for more liveable and attractive environments, need to define and implement more efficient urban freight transport policy interventions. It is strategically relevant to perform an ex-ante in-depth policy evaluation. The paper aims [...]

Investigating users' attitudes towards conventional and automated buses in twelve European cities Driverless buses running in urban low-speed, mixed-traffic conditions are the subject of current research and demonstration in Europe. The paper aims to assess how automation fares with respect to conventional services in terms of users' attitudes. Stated preference data, based on a questionnaire [...]

How good are retailers in predicting transport providers’ preferences for urban freight policies?... and vice versa? The success or failure of urban freight transport measures crucially depends on local policy makers’ knowledge and awareness of stakeholders’ preferences. The behavioral approach calls for stakeholder-specific data acquisition and model estimation. Considering the cost and time to perform [...]