The aim of this chapter is to examine the influence of characteristics of both the physical and social environment on victimisation and safety perceptions of those individuals who use railway stations. For this investigation, we examine the influence of physical and social environment characteristics in different transportation settings after controlling for the individual characteristics of the travellers. We created a geodatabase across the study area to execute the analysis. Findings show that environmental factors have a role to play in shaping both risks of victimisation and safety perceptions in train stations and their surrounding areas. Poor illumination, lack of CCTV cameras, inadequate station maintenance, and the presence of drug-related activities contribute to heightened vulnerability and insecurity for passengers. Well-maintained stations with proper lighting, clear signage, and social amenities such as cafés enhance feelings of safety by fostering social interaction and surveillance. Addressing these environmental factors through targeted interventions can significantly improve transit safety, particularly for vulnerable groups such as women, LGBTQI + individuals, young passengers, nighttime travellers, and those with mobility limitations.

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The Impact of the Environment on the Safety of Stations

  • Vania Ceccato,
  • Catherine Sundling,
  • Gabriel Gliori

摘要

The aim of this chapter is to examine the influence of characteristics of both the physical and social environment on victimisation and safety perceptions of those individuals who use railway stations. For this investigation, we examine the influence of physical and social environment characteristics in different transportation settings after controlling for the individual characteristics of the travellers. We created a geodatabase across the study area to execute the analysis. Findings show that environmental factors have a role to play in shaping both risks of victimisation and safety perceptions in train stations and their surrounding areas. Poor illumination, lack of CCTV cameras, inadequate station maintenance, and the presence of drug-related activities contribute to heightened vulnerability and insecurity for passengers. Well-maintained stations with proper lighting, clear signage, and social amenities such as cafés enhance feelings of safety by fostering social interaction and surveillance. Addressing these environmental factors through targeted interventions can significantly improve transit safety, particularly for vulnerable groups such as women, LGBTQI + individuals, young passengers, nighttime travellers, and those with mobility limitations.