Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Gabriela Cavalcante da Silva |
Author | Fernanda Monteiro de Almeida |
Author | Sabrina Oliveira |
Author | Elizabeth F. Wanner |
Author | Leonardo C. T. Bezerra |
Author | Ricardo H. C. Takahashi |
Author | Luciana Lima |
URL | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0967070X21002353 |
Volume | 112 |
Pages | 114-124 |
Publication | Transport Policy |
Date | October 1, 2021 |
Journal Abbr | Transport Policy |
DOI | 10.1016/j.tranpol.2021.08.004 |
Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
Language | en |
Abstract | Background In this paper, we conduct a mobility reduction rate comparison between the first and second COVID-19 waves in several localities from America and Europe using Google community mobility reports (CMR) data. Through multi-dimensional visualization, we are able to compare the reduction in mobility from the different lockdown periods for each locality selected, simultaneously considering multiple place categories provided in CMR. In addition, our analysis comprises a 56-day lockdown period for each locality and COVID-19 wave, which we analyze both as 56-day periods and as 14-day consecutive windows. Methods We use locality-wise calibrated CMR data, which we process through seasonal-trend decomposition by LOESS (STL) to isolate trend from seasonal and noise effects. We scale trend data to draw Pareto-compliant conclusions using radar charts. For each temporal granularity considered, data for a given place category is aggregated using the area under the curve (AUC) approach. Results In general, reduction rates observed during the first wave were much higher than during the second. Alarmingly, December holiday season mobility in some of the localities reached pre-pandemic levels for some of the place categories reported. Manaus was the only locality where second wave mobility was nearly as reduced as during the first wave, likely due to the P1 variant outbreak and oxygen supply crisis. |
Date Added | 9/14/2021, 3:42:23 PM |
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Maged Gouda |
Author | Jie Fan |
Author | Kelly Luc |
Author | Shewkar Ibrahim |
Author | Karim El-Basyouny |
URL | https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/JTEPBS.0000596 |
Rights | © 2021 American Society of Civil Engineers |
Volume | 147 |
Issue | 11 |
Pages | 04021077 |
Publication | Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part A: Systems |
Date | 2021/11/01 |
Extra | Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers |
DOI | 10.1061/JTEPBS.0000596 |
Library Catalog | ASCE |
Language | EN |
Abstract | The concept of redesigning public spaces to encourage physical distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic is being tested around the world. In Canada, municipalities are reallocating underutilized road lanes for active modes of transportation, such as walking and cycling. We evaluated the usage and benefit of these shared spaces to ensure redesign efforts are optimally allocated. We analyzed two sets of closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage before and after the change, covering April 7–13, 2020, at two locations using automated computer vision techniques. We detected and recorded physical distancing violations, traffic safety risks such as midblock crossing, speeds, and traffic conflicts, and generated trajectory maps of all road users. It was found that the redesign was utilized effectively by road users and improved physical distancing compliance without compromising traffic safety. The proposed framework also provides an innovative tool to automatically gather, extract, share, and analyze real-world data to improve response to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as future outbreaks of contagious diseases. |
Date Added | 9/13/2021, 10:43:20 AM |
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Amin Shaer |
Author | Hossein Haghshenas |
URL | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0967070X21002559 |
Volume | 112 |
Pages | 162-172 |
Publication | Transport Policy |
Date | October 1, 2021 |
Journal Abbr | Transport Policy |
DOI | 10.1016/j.tranpol.2021.08.016 |
Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
Language | en |
Abstract | Background and aims To increase the older adults' mobility during the COVID-19 outbreak, providing appropriate conditions for using different transportation modes and organizing transportation facilities for the older adults are essential. Hence, this study aims to evaluate and compare factors affecting the older adults’ travel mode choice to investigate transportation policies for increasing their independent mobility in the post-outbreak that has not been addressed in previous research. Methodology The population of this cross-sectional study consisted of Isfahan citizens aged 60 years and over. For interviews based on a structured questionnaire, 453 participants were randomly selected in 15 municipality districts of Isfahan. Multinomial logistic models were used to analyze the data. Findings The results show that despite the decrease in the average frequency of travels per week, the increase in the share of walking and cycling modes, making shopping and recreational travels on foot, and cycling can indicate the resilience of walking and cycling in critical situations. The results also reveal that active modes have effective roles in the older adults’ mobility in the post-outbreak because they are not subject to traffic restrictions like private vehicles and social constraints and crowd avoidance like public transportation. Discussion and conclusion Policies such as the proper location of facilities, increasing density and mixing of land uses, landscaping, traffic reduction, increasing ownership of bicycle and tricycle (to eliminate the problems of falling in getting on and off the bicycles), driving training courses for the safe driving, and intersections safety improvement are essential to maintain the older adults' mobility after the outbreak. With more capacity and low occupancy, the public transportation system, high-quality accessibility, and safe routes will also attract the older adults’ travels in the crisis. |
Date Added | 9/14/2021, 3:43:37 PM |
Type | Web Page |
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Author | Atiya Mahmood |
Author | Hailey Thomas Jenkins |
Author | Muhammad Nowshervan Qureshi |
URL | http://theconversation.com/the-pandemic-highlights-the-importance-of-walkable-and-wheelable-neighbourhoods-165204 |
Language | en |
Abstract | The post-pandemic recovery presents an opportunity for creating accessible environments. |
Website Title | The Conversation |
Date Added | 9/15/2021, 9:47:08 AM |