Safety and Security in Transit Environments: An Interdisciplinary Approach

Front Matter....Pages i-xxviii
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Aim, Scope, Conceptual Framework and Definitions....Pages 3-22
Theoretical Perspectives of Safety and Security in Transit Environments....Pages 23-36
Front Matter....Pages 37-37
Apple Picking: The Rise of Electronic Device Thefts in Boston Subways....Pages 39-55
An Assessment of Guardianship Opportunities as Provided by the Environments of Transit Stations....Pages 56-75
The Geography of Pickpocketing at Bus Stops: An Analysis of Grid Cells....Pages 76-98
In and Around: Identifying Predictors of Theft within and Near to Major Mass Underground Transit Systems....Pages 99-115
Front Matter....Pages 117-117
‘Wolves to the Door’ or ‘Lambs to the Slaughter?’ Crime Opportunity Searches on a New Public Transport System....Pages 119-136
Adolescents’ Fears of Violence in Transit Environments during Daily Activities....Pages 137-155
Crowd Spatial Patterns at Bus Stops: Security Implications and Effects of Warning Messages....Pages 156-178
Front Matter....Pages 179-179
Crime, Transportation and Malignant Mixes....Pages 181-195
Public Bus Stops and the Meso Environment: Understanding the Situational Context of Street Robberies....Pages 196-212
Areas Where Vulnerable Public Transit Commuters Reside: A Method for Targeting Crime Prevention and Other Resources to Address Local Area Problems....Pages 213-233
The Impact of Crime and Neighbourhood Enclosures on Travel Behaviour and Transport Patterns in South Africa....Pages 234-250
Crime in and around Metro Transit Stations: Exploring the Utility of Opportunity Theories of Crime....Pages 251-269
Perception of Disorder and Crime, and Responses to Them in Japanese ‘Mega’ Railway Stations....Pages 270-288
Front Matter....Pages 289-289
Intimidated Riders: US Women’s Perspectives about Safety in Transit Settings....Pages 291-308
Gender Equality and Safety, a Challenge for Transport Planning: Moving Away from Stereotypes and Stereotypical Attitudes and Habits....Pages 309-327
Sexual Harassment against People with Mental Disabilities in Transit Environments: Implications for Services and Clinics....Pages 328-343
Enhancing Mobility and Perceived Safety via ICT: The Case of a Navigation System for Visually Impaired Users....Pages 344-361
Practical Challenges and New Research Frontiers for Safety and Security in Transit Environments....Pages 362-383
Back Matter....Pages 385-390