Impact of Prague orbital motorway on localization of firms

The thesis deals with the impact of the Prague orbital motorway, specifically with the influence the sections put in operation in the southwestern part of the capital have on the location of firms. First, the theoretical framework is developed based on the available bibliography followed by the outline of the methodological approach of the conducted research. The area defined for the purposes of the research corresponds to the area most affected by the existence of the Prague orbital motorway. The centerpiece of the thesis is affected by an analysis of the firms. This analysis draws upon the available secondary source data and was also conducted using a questionnaire method which provided primary data for the research. The research shows that the Prague orbital motorway has got some influence on the location of the firms. This effect is intensified in a synergy when other highways are present in the vicinity, namely the highways D1 and D5. Apart from the newly developed sites, re-located firms can also be found in the vicinity of the orbital motorway utilizing the distributive effect of the Prague orbital motorway. Key words: Prague orbital motorway, localization of firms, transport infrastructure, regional developmen