ABSTRACT
Elements of built and social environments can trigger feelings of worry. Negative consequences of fear of crime necessitate identification of context-specific conditions that trigger fear in public transit settings. The purpose of our pilot study is to demonstrate the utility of Ecological Momentary Assessments (EMAs) to identify the contextual determinants of fear of crime and perceived risk of victimization in public transit settings. The results from our study demonstrate that EMAs via smartphones can provide much necessary insight into spatio-temporal triggers of fear of crime in public transit settings and other public settings. This insight can inform policy decisions in important ways in relation to the design and management of public spaces and public transportation and community safety practices.
