Carbon emissions from fuel-based motorcycles are compromising the sustainability of transport systems in low- and middle-income countries. To address this issue, the decarbonization of the transportation sector through the adoption of electric motorcycles (EMs) has attracted growing attention from both practitioners and academics. However, existing research on EM adoption intentions has predominantly focused on the factors facilitating adoption, with limited inquiries into both the reasons for and against EM adoption. This study applies Behavioral Reasoning Theory (BRT) to examine the role of EM image in shaping consumers’ attitudes and intentions toward EM adoption. It also investigates how consumers’ reasons for and against adopting EMs mediate the relationships between EM image and these attitudes and intentions.

Perceived accessibility refers to individuals’ subjective perception of how easy it is to reach destinations using a specific mode of transport. As such, understanding the effect of perceived accessibility on travel behavior is essential for creating transport systems and urban environments that are efficient, equitable, and sustainable. This study develops a new integrated model by combining the Norm Activation Model (NAM), the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), perceived risk, and perceived accessibility. This enhanced model offers a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing individuals’ intentions to switch to urban train systems. Additionally, the moderating effects of perceived accessibility on the link between personal, contextual factors and switching intention are also explored. The model developed is tested using data obtained from a sample of 535 individuals in Hanoi, Vietnam. This is particularly important because more research in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is needed to address the sustainability challenges these nations face due to their dependency on motorized private transport. The findings show that subjective norms have the strongest effect on the intention, followed by personal norms, attitude, and perceived accessibility. This study also confirms the moderating role of perceived accessibility on the link between attitude and switching intention, while the other hypotheses regarding the moderating effects of perceived accessibility are not supported by the findings. These insights aim to inform policymakers and public transport authorities in developing targeted strategies to promote sustainable urban mobility in Vietnam.

This article looks at the importance of Collaboration in the TAFE context using examples from Holmesglen Library.

This workshop will develop your knowledge and skills for designing education programs for falls prevention research. It will include enhancing your skills in how to critique, develop, implement, measure and report educational interventions and outcomes.

This is a presentation that was given at a VATL LIT Workshop, sharing the experiences of Holmesglen Library in setting up an Institutional Repository.