Business Excellence, Vol. 18 No. 1, 2024.
Review article
https://doi.org/10.22598/pi-be/2024.18.1.91
SUSTAINABILITY OF THE FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT MODEL IN THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA
Toni Kozina
; Eko LTD, Croatia. Ph.D. Candidate at Faculty of Economics and Business University of Zagreb, Doctoral study “Economy and Global Security”
Abstract
The significance of this work is multifaceted, reflecting a wide range of potential
impacts that free public transportation could have on society, the environment, and urban
fabric. Delving into this topic, the research aims to clarify the potential transformative
power of free public transportation, offering a clear understanding that could inform
policy, planning, and social perspectives. From a social standpoint, the work is crucial
in exploring how free public transportation can improve accessibility and mobility for all
segments of society, particularly benefiting those in lower socio-economic strata. It
highlights the potential for such a policy to act as an equalizer in urban societies,
reducing disparities in mobility access and, more broadly, social and economic
opportunities. By facilitating a more inclusive urban mobility realm, free public
transportation could play a key role in promoting social cohesion and equality. From an
ecological perspective, research on free public transportation is at the centre of
contemporary discussions on sustainable urban development and environmental
concerns. This work seeks to illuminate the ecological benefits of increased public
transportation usage, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and
traffic congestion. By offering a systematic analysis of these aspects, the research
contributes to a deeper understanding of how urban mobility innovations can align with environmental sustainability goals, in line with global efforts to mitigate the impacts of
climate change. In an urban context, the significance of the work is anchored in its
potential to inform urban planning and policy. It examines the implications of free public
transportation on urban infrastructure, land use, and overall urban quality of life. The
research explores how such a policy could impact urban form, potentially leading to more
compact, efficient cities conducive to living. Furthermore, it addresses the operational
and strategic dimensions of implementing free public transportation, providing insight
into its feasibility and integration into broader urban mobility strategies. Ultimately, the
work aims to offer a comprehensive and empirically grounded analysis that clarifies the
potential benefits and challenges of free public transportation. It seeks to contribute
valuable knowledge to the academic field, support informed policy-making, and stimulate
public discourse on sustainable solutions for urban mobility in Croatia and beyond. As a
basis for the work, secondary data were used, that is, a literature review of existing
research.
Keywords
public transportation; environmental policy; urban planning; urban mobility.
Hrčak ID:
318215
URI
Publication date:
21.6.2024.
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