Mobile to the destination - life on the move

The aim of the "Mobil zum Ziel" project is to gain a better understanding of people's mobility. The focus here is on car use. The lives and everyday routines of many people and households are organized around the car: The choice of place of work or education, but also the organization of leisure activities are often dependent on the availability of a car. In addition to this use, all mobility, including other means of transport, should also be recorded. This is the only way to obtain a complete picture of people's everyday mobility. Also of interest is whether and how a person's mobility behavior changes as a result of purchasing a new car.

An online survey was conducted in 2024 (in March and November) to record the relevant personal and household characteristics. Respondents were recruited via the Cint panel or by email. This survey was supplemented by an app or alternatively a travel diary, which records people's mobility (for a period of ten days or a cut-off date). The app enables simple and reliable recording of journeys, including their length and number, the means of transport used and the purpose of the journey.

A follow-up survey will be conducted in November 2025 using the same procedure. A distinction will be made between people who have bought a new car in the period between the two surveys and those who have not. By comparing these two groups, the aim is to determine what changes have occurred in people's mobility behavior as a result of buying a new car.