Title
Intention and willingness to pay for green freight transportation: An empirical examination
Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
1-1-2014
Abstract
The objective of this paper is to explore what motivates consumer intention and willingness to pay for green transportation. The model is based on the theory of planned behavior and explains the relationship between consumer attitude, perceived behavioral control and peer pressure on intention and willingness to pay for a t-shirt that was transported using energy efficient fuel. Data from a survey of U.S. consumers is analyzed. Results suggest consumer attitude and peer pressure are positively associated with intention which is positively associated with willingness to pay. High levels of consumer attitude, perceived behavioral control and intention suggest a positive outlook for organizations investing in green transportation initiatives. Results also suggest a need for organizations and government to market and educate consumers and citizens about the positive implications of green transportation and using energy efficient fuel. © 2014.
Publication Title, e.g., Journal
Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment
Volume
31
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Schniederjans, Dara G., and Christopher M. Starkey. "Intention and willingness to pay for green freight transportation: An empirical examination." Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment 31, (2014): 116-125. doi: 10.1016/j.trd.2014.05.024.