Selected problems of infrastructure development for residents of the Middle Pomeranian region: case study

Purpose: The main purpose of the article is to identify and evaluate the impact of selected infrastructure elements on the development of the Middle Pomeranian region. Efforts were made to prove that infrastructure of appropriate quality is the basic condition for the development of the region. Design/methodology/approach: In the study, quantitative and comparative methods were used in the data analysis. The article uses a comparative analysis of the road infrastructure of two counties: Koszalin and Slupsk. The analysis was supplemented by a diagnostic survey using a questionnaire survey technique among the inhabitants of both counties. Findings: In Koszalin, significant changes included: installation of ticket machines and e-tickets (94%), increased availability of city bikes (72%) and scooters (26%), and connection to Mielno by rail bus (56%). In Slupsk, on the other hand: extension of bicycle paths (38%), modifications of some routes for city buses (24%) and improvement of connections with suburban towns (16%). Research limitations/implications: After the completion of the S6 and S11 developments, a repeat survey should be carried out. According to the authors, these investments affect the quality of life of the residents in the areas studied. Surveys should be carried out on a larger group of respondents, particularly taking into account rural areas. Practical implications: Investments in the modernisation and development of infrastructure, including road infrastructure, were central to strategic regional development activities. They attracted investors for the development of business and were also a factor in the construction of the logistics center in Koszalin. Social implications: The development and increase in transport options for residents has directly improved the quality of life for residents. The completed road investments also contribute to improving living conditions and increasing the attractiveness of the region by making it more accessible. The well-developed transport infrastructure of the Middle Pomeranian Region gives specific benefits by increasing the number of tourists. Originality/value: The analysis of the interaction between transport infrastructure and the economy, as well as the measurement of the satisfaction effect of this interaction, is an important issue in the context of the implementation of the strategic development plan adopted by local governments and the government.