Ozana Šaškor
Slaven Gašparović
SOCIJALNI ASPEKT UTJECAJA POMORSKOG PROMETA –
PRIMJER GRADA SUPETRA NA BRAČU
DOI: 10.35666/28310438.2020.5.261
UDC: 911.37:656.6(497.5Supetar)
Abstract: Good transport connectivity is extremely important for everyday life of the island population. Especially in Croatia, this population is largely dependent on the mainland, mainly due to the distribution and availability of certain services that are not available on the islands. Maritime transport connectivity by ferries therefore plays a crucial role for the Croatian island population. The aim of this paper is to investigate the social aspect of the impact of maritime transport on the life of the island population. As a case study, the impact of maritime transport on the lives of the inhabitants of the city of Supetar on the island Brač was investigated by the ferry connection of Supetar with the second largest town in Croatia, Split. The methodological approach in this paper is in line with recent trends in transport geography, so the research is based on the use of a qualitative survey method. Based on a semi-structured interview with different age groups, the impact of the ferry connectivity on the life of the island population was investigated using three segments of maritime transport: frequency (connectivity), comfort and speed and price. The research has shown that the problems of connectivity and timetable vary according to age group and their daily activities. Respondents expressed satisfaction with the comfort of the ferry, but not with its speed. Respondents also felt that transport costs were too high because the ferry had to be used due to dependence on the mainland. All these components of the ferry connectivity have a direct impact on the lives of the island population and their attitude towards the service. The applicability of this paper can be found in transport and spatial planning and in improving the quality of life of the population.
Key words: social aspect, impact of transport, maritime transport, Supetar on the island of Brač