Travel for its own sake

Hannah Hook

A chapter in Elgar Encyclopedia of Transport and Society, 2025, pp 424-425 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: Travel for its own sake, or undirected travel without a specific destination, is undertaken for the enjoyment of the journey itself and challenges the idea of travel as a derived demand. Motivations for undirected travel include improving physical health, enhancing mental wellbeing, enjoying scenery, and socialising. Undirected travel is associated with increased travel satisfaction and the positive utility of travel. Understanding these benefits can inform policies to promote active travel, improve public spaces, and encourage flexible work policies, ultimately enhancing individual wellbeing and urban living. Recognising travel's intrinsic value can lead to more human-centred mobility and planning strategies.

Keywords: Undirected travel; Travel satisfaction; Subjective wellbeing; Active travel; Positive utility; Human-centred planning (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781035330515
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