Factors affecting public transport performance due to the COVID-19 outbreak: A worldwide analysis

Cities, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 134, P. 104206 - 104206

Published: Jan. 16, 2023

In this paper we investigate the public transport trip frequency variations, as well reasons that led to shift away from means, due COVID-19 pandemic. We studied relevant data Moovit platform, and compared operational characteristics of systems before after outbreak pandemic in 87 cities worldwide. On average, waiting times at stops/stations increased while distances decreased, apparently mobility restriction social distancing measures implemented 2020. Most users who said they abandoned 2020 were found Italy Greece. developed linear regression analysis models (among 35 variables examined study) relationship between abandonment rates socioeconomic factors, quality service characteristics, indicators pandemic's spread. Empirical findings show dropout are positively correlated with death toll figures, cleanliness vehicles facilities, income inequality (GINI) index population, thus reconfirm previous research findings. addition, time number transfers required for commute trips appeared be most critical segments, which significantly determine discontinuation use under circumstances. Our indicate specific aspects services, require tailored adjustments order recover ridership post-pandemic period.

Language: Английский

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Mobility-as-a-Service and unsustainable travel behaviour: Exploring the car ownership and public transport trip replacement side-effects of the MaaS paradigm

Transport Policy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 150, P. 53 - 70

Published: March 4, 2024

Car-centred development adds significantly to the climate change threat our planet faces. Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) is a concept looking generate modal shift via digital and physical integration of alternative on-demand transport services. Recent research raises concerns, however, that contrary hype, MaaS may result in unsustainable travel behaviour. On one hand, future users are now primarily drivers not be ready away from their cars, while on other hand people regularly using public substitute some these journeys with MaaS-enabled car-sharing, ride-sharing ride-hailing Herein, we study effects intentions own car trips car-centric services UK- based quantitative survey. We use Principal Component Analysis Ordinal Regression Modelling see how MaaS-related perceptions referring Added Value, Car Use Convenience Enjoyment, Human Element Externalities, Trust Functionality, Cost Incentives, Morality, Enabling Technology Ownership Necessity affect usage intentions. Our results highlight some, typically less discussed, grey areas inform design policies, including service disincentivitisation, responsible user benefits, rebranding investment prioritisation.

Language: Английский

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Evaluating the public acceptance of sustainable mobility interventions responding to Covid-19: The case of the Great Walk of Athens and the importance of citizen engagement

Cities, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 132, P. 103966 - 103966

Published: Aug. 29, 2022

COVID-19, the most wide-spread and disruptive pandemic in over a century, enforced emergency urban design responses meaning to recalibrate transport provision globally. This is first work that systematically evaluates 'public acceptance' as proxy for 'policy success' 'potential longer-term viability' of high-profile sustainable intervention package introduced 2020 capital city Greece known Great Walk Athens (GWA). achieved through twin statistical analysis an e-survey looked into attitudes mobility experiences Athenians accessing area trial daily. The research enabled comparison between pre- post-implementation traffic situations provided details about specific measures packaged GWA project. Our results suggest walking cycling uptake were only marginally improved. Traffic delays car users considerable. Car usage declined somewhat, with exception ride-sharing. Public ridership numbers suffered lot because concerns sharing closed space many others during pandemic. Men people on low income more likely agree 'change'. Naturally this was case identified primarily cyclists pedestrians. impactful elements terms lane sacrifices (i.e., redevelopment Panepistimiou Street) had lowest acceptability rates. A key reason underpinned people's hesitation approve initiative lack public consultation decision-making shaped study provides evidence-based generalisable lessons similar metropolitan environments looking implement or evaluate possibly making permanent 'rushed' anti-Covid street measures.

Language: Английский

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Building Sustainable Smart Cities Through Cloud and Intelligent Parking System

Advances in computational intelligence and robotics book series, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 195 - 222

Published: Nov. 27, 2023

This chapter discusses the role of cloud computing and intelligent parking systems in sustainable smart cities, addressing challenges like traffic congestion, pollution, resource inefficiency. These technologies enhance urban mobility, reduce environmental impact, improve quality life cities facing rapid urbanization worldwide. offers a thorough analysis integration development, highlighting successful implementations lessons learned. It also explores potential future developments policy considerations to facilitate widespread adoption these technologies, importance global best practices.

Language: Английский

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Ranking sustainable urban mobility indicators and their matching transport policies to support liveable city Futures: A MICMAC approach

Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18, P. 100788 - 100788

Published: Feb. 28, 2023

Understanding, promoting and managing sustainable urban mobility better is very critical in the midst of an unprecedented climate crisis. Identifying, evaluating, benchmarking prioritising its key indicators a way to ensure that policy-makers will develop those transport strategies measures necessary facilitate more effective transition liveable futures. After identifying from literature European Commission (EC) directives are underpinning powerful scheme Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) each municipality Europe may implement elevate wellbeing population, we adopt Cross Impact Matrix Multiplication Applied Classification (MICMAC) approach assess, contextualise rank them. Through conducting qualitative study involved narrative review importantly in-depth discussions with 28 elite participants, them expertise development, able designate Indicators (SUMIs) most (and least) impactful. According our analysis indicator traffic congestion, followed by affordability public for poorest, energy efficiency, access service multimodal integration. This allows us then match applicable holistic towards supporting practical terms city level. These ranking order: Transit Oriented Development (TOD); active enhancement; parking policies, vehicle circulation ownership measures; telecommuting car-pooling.

Language: Английский

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Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS): A latent class cluster analysis to identify Dutch vehicle owners’ use intention

Transportation Research Part A Policy and Practice, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 169, P. 103608 - 103608

Published: Feb. 7, 2023

A restructuring of the current mobility and transportation system seems to be inescapable, as a result increasing urbanization challenges regarding global sustainability. The concept Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) is regarded by policy-makers an answer needed change. Generally speaking, MaaS online platform that enables users plan, book pay trip out variety transport modes, conventional shared. However, in literature, potential impact on still relatively unclear. This study, therefore, aims provide insights into which factors influence intention use among private vehicle owners, who have until now been identified MaaS-averse travellers. Policy-makers are highly interested this group start using since their shift from vehicles other options might positively contribute easing congestion environmental problems. In order create some possible travel behavioural adoption new systems, empirical study has conducted (co–)owners motorized (passenger car, electric passenger van, motorcycle; moped) live Netherlands. survey was based conceptual model explains why people would asked respondents about behaviour, socio-economic characteristics attitudes towards MaaS. Using Latent Class Cluster Analysis (LCCA) five clusters sample population were identified. cluster profiles show owners often public active modes most inclined MaaS, whereas 'conservative' car main mode for all trips (e.g. commuting, leisure) lower As it can expected societal benefits will especially occur when these conservative adopt we conclude that, policy perspective, implementing could less effective reducing externalities pollution wasted time congestion) perhaps expected.

Language: Английский

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Transport stakeholders’ perceptions of Mobility-as-a-Service: A Q-study of cultural shift proponents, policy advocates and technology supporters

Transportation Research Part A Policy and Practice, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 181, P. 103964 - 103964

Published: Feb. 9, 2024

Digitalisation along with the emerging realisation that car-centric design and 'predict provide' policies failed in environmental socio-economic terms, have encouraged transport industry to revisit sustainable traffic management. Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) is a intervention, still its infancy, promising, theory at least, significant benefits for societies by disengaging travel from automobility via 'one-stop digital shop' offering integrated multimodal services. However, these benefits, ranging improved more affordable access less motorised pollution, largely depend on how stakeholders will choose adopt, deliver manage this intervention. Identifying understanding distinct perceptions of diverse spectrum around MaaS may therefore help efforts create formula allow building schemes are attractive users effective operationally. This study uses first time context powerful semi-quantitative Q-method sample 50 expert participants 17 countries collect, contextualise prioritise their key insights. These governmental representants, consultants, leading academics researchers working directly or indirectly sustainable/shared mobility programmes. Our analysis led identification three factors (i.e., clusters respondents similar views), each specific priorities preferences, namely: Cultural Shift Proponents, Policy Advocates, Technology Supporters. The Proponents see introduction as part cultural shift away automobility, Advocates recognise predominant role rules regulations pushing forward paradigm, Supporters technology integration facilitator success. highlights limited involvement planning delivery, absence clear plan when it comes providers, need provide well-branded, inclusive commuters, tourists vulnerable including awareness-raising activities, importance keeping user costs modest usage data safe.

Language: Английский

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Exploring Adaptation of Transportation Policy to Revolution Challenges: Evolution of Transportation Services and the Concept of Next-generation Solutions

The Open Transportation Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 19(1)

Published: Jan. 16, 2025

This paper explores how transportation policy can respond to the revolution driven by diversification of business models through technological innovations, such as Internet Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), well transformation equipment into information terminals. First, evolution services concept Mobility a Service (MaaS) are organized clarify meaning next-generation services. Using historical approach research empirical knowledge coordination theory during previous (marked emergence automobiles airplanes), this study examines implications MaaS “interpretation circulation.” Finally, it summarizes current status challenges in implementing Japanese version suggests future directions.

Language: Английский

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MaaS (Mobility as a Service) market futures explored

Transport Policy, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 134, P. 31 - 40

Published: Feb. 9, 2023

The term Mobility as a Service (MaaS) refers to seamless, single interface, fully integrated and customised transport service. Whilst the technological barriers implementing MaaS are steadily being overcome, less is known about how eco-system might evolve. This paper unpicks concept in light of broader societal trends suggest it could evolve offers insights for practitioners policy makers. draws on relevant literature, together with discussions stakeholders, better understand has emerged. It then constructs four future market scenarios identifies implications. concluded that current expectations may limited their understanding system change should be adopted wide scale. major challenges makers will likely relate balancing promised benefits offered issues such safety (including bio-safety our post Covid-19 world), data security privacy, equity threat dominant suppliers distorting marketplace. Together, these reality messy difficult manage, systems look very different now.

Language: Английский

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Data enabling digital ecosystem for sustainable shared electric mobility-as-a-service in smart cities-an innovative business model perspective

Research in Transportation Business & Management, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 51, P. 101043 - 101043

Published: Oct. 7, 2023

Language: Английский

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