Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Panayotis Christidis |
Author | Elena Navajas Cawood |
Author | Davide Fiorello |
URL | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0967070X2200292X |
Volume | 129 |
Pages | 105-116 |
Publication | Transport Policy |
Date | 2022-12-01 |
Journal Abbr | Transport Policy |
DOI | 10.1016/j.tranpol.2022.10.007 |
Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
Language | en |
Abstract | This article explores the changes in transport and mobility patterns that were triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as citizens’ potential new expectations arising from this situation regarding public transport policy and urban planning. We conducted an extensive survey in 20 cities across 11 European countries during the second quarter of 2021, with a total of 10000 respondents. The information that we collected covered the change in the frequency of technology-based alternatives to travel -such as teleworking and online shopping-compared to the pre-pandemic period. It also included the change in trip frequency, purpose, mode and destination. Using the survey dataset as input, we applied a classification model that explains the change in mode choice based on the respondent characteristics and preferences. Our findings suggest that the changes in mobility patterns induced by the pandemic are the result of the combination of the degree of mobility restrictions imposed in each city, the adoption of new lifestyle and work patterns, and individual choices that depend on personal risk aversion. We identify three main challenges for urban transport policy: the increasing use of car that can reinforce long-term car dependency, the avoidance of public transport that may lead to financial and operational instability, and the uncertainty as regards the future of innovation in urban transport, especially as regards emerging technologies and business models. |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | https://www.govtech.com/fs/covid-19-reshaped-the-work-and-mobility-landscape-in-u-s-cities |
Date | 4 Nov 2022 |
Abstract | The COVID-19 pandemic upended decades of transportation and city planning across the U.S., prompting experts to rethink the role of public transit and how to maintain vibrant downtown areas without a steady flow of commuters and office workers. Specifics vary from place to place, but in a lot of cities, pandemic-related traffic patterns set by the remote work movement remain a reality, as white-collar office workers adjust to more flexible schedules. This generally translates into less commuting into downtown areas, both via car and transit options. |
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Rebecca Kiriazes |
Author | Kari Edison Watkins |
URL | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965856422002245 |
Volume | 165 |
Pages | 20-37 |
Publication | Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice |
Date | 2022-11-01 |
Journal Abbr | Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice |
DOI | 10.1016/j.tra.2022.08.019 |
Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
Language | en |
Abstract | Travel behavior has dramatically shifted during the COVID-19 pandemic as social distancing measures and stay-at-home orders are encouraged to prevent the spread of infection. Shared mobility,which includes transit, ride-hailing, and shared ride-hailing, typically involves contact with strangers and is now viewed as a potential risk. To understand current trends and predict potential modal shifts in a post-COVID-19 world, this research designed, developed, and deployed a short online survey about comfort with and usage of shared transportation. The surveywas distributed through multiple recruitment methods to adults in the Atlanta metro area. Data collected from the survey (n = 787) revealed preferences related to ride-sharing environments and safety procedures, frequency of travel on different modes before and during the pandemic,andlevel of comfort related to the usage of different modes. Despite reopening the economy in Georgia, this research found that the actual usage of private ride-hailing and transit has dramatically decreased. In addition to the usage, the indicated comfort level with usage of shared mobility has decreased since the pandemic. Looking to the future, regression models and data analysis indicated that although there would be an increase in comfort for all shared modes when a vaccine is available, it does not return to the pre-pandemic levels. |
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Alessa Möllers |
Author | Sebastian Specht |
Author | Jan Wessel |
URL | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S096585642200235X |
Volume | 165 |
Pages | 356-375 |
Publication | Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice |
Date | 2022-11-01 |
Journal Abbr | Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice |
DOI | 10.1016/j.tra.2022.09.007 |
Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
Language | en |
Abstract | With data from automated counting stations and controlling for weather and calendar effects, we estimate the isolated impacts of the “first wave” of Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent government intervention (contact restrictions and closures of public spaces) on walking and cycling in 10 German cities. Pedestrian traffic in pedestrian zones decreases with higher local incidence values, and with stricter government intervention. There are ambiguous effects for cycling, which decreases in cities with a higher modal share of cycling, and increases in others. Moreover, we find impact heterogeneity with respect to different weekdays and hours of the day, both for cycling and walking. Additionally, we use data on overall mobility changes, which were derived from mobile phone data, in order to estimate the modal share changes of cycling. In almost all cities, the modal share of cycling increases during the pandemic, with higher increases in non-bicycle cities and during stronger lockdown interventions. |
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | João Filipe Teixeira |
Author | Cecília Silva |
Author | Frederico Moura e Sá |
URL | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0967070X22002761 |
Volume | 129 |
Pages | 24-37 |
Publication | Transport Policy |
Date | 2022-12-01 |
Journal Abbr | Transport Policy |
DOI | 10.1016/j.tranpol.2022.09.026 |
Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
Language | en |
Abstract | The coronavirus pandemic may provoke an increase on our overreliance on private car usage due to a permanent loss of confidence on public transport (PT), threatening current decarbonization efforts of the transport sector. Thus, alternative modes like bike sharing systems (BSS) must be considered. In this study, through conducting 16 semi-structured interviews and by employing thematic analysis, we explore the users' perceptions of using Lisbon's BSS during this pandemic. Our findings show that the observed decrease on BSS usage during the COVID-19 lockdowns was mostly due to mandatory teleworking than to a perceived infection risk. Even during the height of the pandemic, users still turned to BSS to fulfil their essential trip needs. Users considered bike sharing to have a lower infection risk comparatively to PT, with some users joining BSS during the pandemic to specifically avoid using PT. Furthermore, users associate riding a shared bicycle with a pleasant activity that reduces their travel times and costs, while also providing health and environmental benefits. Consequently, bike sharing contributes to the resilience of transport systems by providing its users with a transport alternative perceived to have a low infection risk, ensuring their mobility needs during disruptive events. Findings from this research provide evidence that support policies, such as, expanding BSS coverage areas, optimizing rebalancing operations, introducing shared e-bikes, and implementing segregated cycling lanes alongside BSS. These policies may be particularly effective at increasing the competitiveness of BSS as an alternative mode during disruptive public health crises and beyond. |