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Picture of Online Shoppers: Specific Focus on Davis, California

Accession Number:

01557856

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Abstract:

Growth in online shopping market share will likely lead to changes in consumer travel patterns. In response to the inevitable transportation impacts of online shopping, a detailed exploratory analysis of shopping survey data (excluding food purchases) was conducted with Davis, California, as a case study. Davis was notable for its lack of major big-box retailers and relative geographic isolation; these factors suggest that it could be particularly well suited to online shopping. Results of the analysis indicated that income and age were associated with a greater likelihood of shopping online, whereas no significant effects were found for gender or the built environment. Online shoppers were also associated with a greater concern for the environment and local community, as well as a positive sentiment toward technology. The study results, though reflecting the unique shopping context in Davis, provide insights into the characteristics and motivations of online consumers.

Monograph Title:

Travel Behavior, Volume 2

Monograph Accession #:

01589987

Report/Paper Numbers:

15-4469

Language:

English

Authors:

Lee, Richard J
Sener, Ipek N
Handy, Susan L

Pagination:

pp 55–63

Publication Date:

2015

Serial:

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board

Issue Number: 2496
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0361-1981

ISBN:

9780309369459

Media Type:

Print

Features:

Figures (1) ; References (25) ; Tables (3)

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Subject Areas:

Planning and Forecasting; Transportation (General); I72: Traffic and Transport Planning

Files:

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Created Date:

Dec 30 2014 1:28PM

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