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Abstract
The paper analyses the drivers and changes in transport choices of the staff of the University of Urbino, which occurred before and after the first wave of Covid-19. Results are based on a survey administered in July 2020, and they are estimated through a mixed multinomial logit model. This specific case study is interesting given that a large part of the staff does not reside or is not domiciled in Urbino, Urbino is located far from the main communication routes and transport infrastructures, commuting choices and local transport policies have an important impact on the territory. "Car” is the principal opted means of transport due to the distance from residence, household composition and academic status. Transport habits change in a 'pessimistic' post-Covida-19 scenario only.
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