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One country, different borders: the motivation factors for cross-border mobility

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  • Vilém Pařil
  • Michaela Neumannová
  • Lucie Herbočková
  • Martin Vrána

Abstract

This study focuses on the motivation for cross-border mobility among inhabitants of border regions. The objective is to identify the factors that motivate residents towards cross-border mobility and to find a deviation from the perceived motivation to travel abroad compared to natural travel flows. The distance, border nature, municipality size, and purpose for cross-border mobility were analysed in our research. The research is based on a survey involving 668 municipalities, of which 230 (34%) lie in border regions, defined as an area within 30 kilometres of a national border, and 438 (66%) lie in the inland areas. The results show that proximity to the national border and the neighbour’s economic strength were essential factors that created the preconditions for cross-border mobility. The analysis confirmed the relationship between proximity to the national border and commuting for work and services. Commuting to schools and for education was identified as a critical weakness.

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  • Vilém Pařil & Michaela Neumannová & Lucie Herbočková & Martin Vrána, 2025. "One country, different borders: the motivation factors for cross-border mobility," International Planning Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 30(4), pages 399-417, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cipsxx:v:30:y:2025:i:4:p:399-417
    DOI: 10.1080/13563475.2025.2464681
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