A critical analysis of Weymouth's transport plans for the Olympics of 2012

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My thanks go out to all who have helped me complete this study and with whom this project may have not been possible. In particular, my gratitude goes out to friends, facilitator and family for extensive and helpful comments on early drafts. I am also deeply indebted to the authors who have shared my interest and preceded me. Their works provided me with a host of information to learn from and build upon, also served as examples to emulate.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION1

1.1. Background of the Study1

1.2. Aim2

1.3. Objectives2

1.4. Rationale of the Study2

1.5. Importance of the Study3

1.6. Layout of the Dissertation3

CHAPTER 02: LITERATURE REVIEW5

2.1. Introduction5

2.2. About Weymouth6

2.3. Factors of Transportation7

2.4. Public Transport8

2.5. Urban Transport8

2.6. Effects of Olympics 2012 on Weymouth9

2.7. The Expected Benefits to the Economy and Employment10

CHAPTER 03: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY18

3.1. Introduction18

3.2. Overview of Research Approach19

3.3. Rationale for employing a qualitative study19

3.4. Research Method and Design Appropriateness20

3.6. Research Tool Utilized21

3.7. Justification of Research Tools21

3.8. Participants of the Research22

3.9. Informed Consent22

3.10. Confidentiality22

3.11. Ethical Considerations23

3.12. Conclusion23

CHAPTER 04: RESULTS AND ANALYSIS24

4.1. Interview Analysis24

4.2. Viewpoints of the Local Residents on the Sailing Event in Weymouth30

CHAPTER 05: CONCLUSION31

5.1. Recommendations33

REFERENCES36

APPENDIX42

CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION

1.1. Background of the Study

The sailing competitions of the Olympic Games and Paralympics Games London 2012 will take place on the site of Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour. The Weymouth and Portland Harbour will host for the competition of sailing Olympic and Paralympic. It was the first building to be completed for the Olympic Games of London 2012.

It is located in Dorset on the south coast of England. In the place also include the National Academy Sailing Weymouth and Portland (Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy WPNSA) and a commercial port.

The port offers some of the best natural waters for sailing sport in the UK, with solid ground facilities. Weymouth and Portland has hosted many international sailing competitions, including the ISAF World Youth Championships in 2006 which were submitted more than 60 nations.

Among the reforms that were made to prepare the site to host the Olympics, are improvements on the docks and new mooring facilities. The project was completed on budget and ahead of schedule, and a new class facilities have already been used three years before the start of the Olympic Games. No seats for the sailing event, so that viewers will see the competition standing or sitting on the floor. After the Olympic Games in London 2012, the National Academy of Weymouth and Portland sailing will take over the maintenance of modern facilities.

1.2. Aim

The aim of this research study is to investigate and explore the affects that Olympics has on the town of Weymouth with a ...