Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Junyi Zhang |
Author | Yoshitsugu Hayashi |
Author | Lawrence D. Frank |
URL | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0967070X21000172 |
Volume | 103 |
Pages | 68-85 |
Publication | Transport Policy |
Date | March 1, 2021 |
Journal Abbr | Transport Policy |
DOI | 10.1016/j.tranpol.2021.01.011 |
Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
Language | en |
Abstract | Impacts of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the transport sector and the corresponding policy measures are becoming widely investigated. Considering the various uncertainties and unknowns about this virus and its impacts (especially long-term impacts), it is critical to understand opinions and suggestions from experts within the transport sector and related planning fields. To date, however, there is no study that fills this gap in a comprehensive way. This paper is an executive summary of the findings of the WCTRS COVID-19 Taskforce expert survey conducted worldwide between the end of April and late May 2020, obtaining 284 valid answers. The experts include those in the field of transport and other relevant disciplines, keeping good balances between geographic regions, types of workplaces, and working durations. Based on extensive analyses of the survey results, this paper first reveals the realities of lockdowns, restrictions of out-of-home activities and other physical distancing requirements, as well as modal shifts. Experts’ agreements and disagreements to the structural questions about changes in lifestyles and society are then discussed. Analysis results revealed that our human society was not well prepared for the current pandemic, reaffirming the importance of risk communication. Geographical differences of modal shifts are further identified, especially related to active transport and car dependence. Improved sustainability and resilience are expected in the future but should be supported by effective behavioral intervention measures. Finally, policy implications of the findings are discussed, together with important future research issues. |
Date Added | 3/8/2021, 9:31:22 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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Author | US Government Accountability Office |
URL | https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-21-412t.pdf |
Abstract | The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on air travel. Department of Transportation statistics show passenger traffic dropped 60% in 2020, sending ripple effects throughout the U.S. commercial aviation industry. We testified about the industry's response to the downturn, which included its use of federal help—such as payroll support—and cutting costs. Given the ongoing uncertainties about the duration of the pandemic and the length of the economic recovery, we also identified principles that could help design any future federal assistance efforts. |
Date Added | 3/10/2021, 2:14:10 PM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | https://www.itf-oecd.org/sites/default/files/gender-equality-covid-19.pdf |
Abstract | Covid-19 disproportionately affects women worldwide. Crisis responses allow a rethink of transport policies to improve gender equality. This will not only reduce the unequal impact of the pandemic on women; the long-term recovery towards more sustainable, resilient and inclusive transport will depend on measures that address the priorities of both women and men. |
Date Added | 3/8/2021, 9:58:46 AM |
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Samir Awad-Núñez |
Author | Raky Julio |
Author | Juan Gomez |
Author | Borja Moya-Gómez |
Author | Julián Sastre González |
URL | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12544-021-00476-4 |
Volume | 13 |
Issue | 1 |
Pages | 20 |
Publication | European Transport Research Review |
Date | 2021-03-10 |
Journal Abbr | Eur. Transp. Res. Rev. |
DOI | 10.1186/s12544-021-00476-4 |
Library Catalog | Springer Link |
Language | en |
Abstract | The COVID-19 crisis has meant a significant change in the lifestyle of millions of people worldwide. With a lockdown that lasted almost three months and an impulse to new normality, transport demand has suffered a considerable impact in the Spanish case. It is mandatory to explore the effect of the pandemic on changes in travel behaviour in post-COVID-19 times. |
Date Added | 3/12/2021, 9:09:38 AM |
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Yunchang Zhang |
Author | Jon D. Fricker |
URL | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0967070X21000196 |
Volume | 103 |
Pages | 11-20 |
Publication | Transport Policy |
Date | March 1, 2021 |
Journal Abbr | Transport Policy |
DOI | 10.1016/j.tranpol.2021.01.013 |
Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
Language | en |
Abstract | The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in widespread impacts in the transportation sector due to containment measures. To better manage transportation during the COVID-19 crisis and improve future pre-pandemic planning, it is essential that we understand sufficiently the impact of the global epidemic on vehicle miles traveled, freight movement, and human mobility. The availability of pedestrian and bicycle count data allows us to estimate the causal impact of COVID-19 on non-motorized travel patterns. To quantify the causal effects of COVID-19, a Bayesian structural time series (BSTS) model is proposed, with the “treatment” date defined as the date on which the national emergency was declared. The model is intended to (1) account for variations in local trends, seasonality and exogeneous covariates before the treatment, (2) make predictions about the counterfactual trends after the treatment, (3) infer the causal effects between observed series and counterfactual series, and (4) evaluate the uncertainty about the causal inference. The BSTS model is applied to quantify the drops or increases in non-motorized activities. Whereas most previous studies use citywide data, this study is based on data collected from count sites on 12 pedestrian-bicycle trails in 11 cities in the United States. The model validation demonstrates the reliability of the prediction of counterfactual variables. According to the estimation results, COVID-19 led to losses in non-motorized activities in densely populated cities, but walking and bicycle activities in less densely populated cities increased. In two cities studied, trends in non-motorized activities reversed about 10–20 days after the first confirmed case of COVID-19. The estimation results provide a snapshot of how walking and bicycling activities have been affected by COVID-19 in different types of cities. This information can help policymakers design post-pandemic strategies and undertake future pre-pandemic planning. |
Date Added | 3/8/2021, 9:30:25 AM |
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Kostas Mouratidis |
Author | Sebastian Peters |
Author | Bert van Wee |
URL | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1361920921000225 |
Volume | 92 |
Pages | 102716 |
Publication | Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment |
Date | March 1, 2021 |
Journal Abbr | Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment |
DOI | 10.1016/j.trd.2021.102716 |
Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
Language | en |
Abstract | This paper reviews how teleactivities, the sharing economy, and emerging transportation technologies – components of what we could call the “App City” – may influence travel behavior and the built environment. Findings suggest that teleactivities may substitute some trips but generate others. Telework and teleconferencing may reduce total travel. Findings on the sharing economy suggest that accommodation sharing increases long-distance travel; bikesharing is conducive to more active travel and lower car use; carsharing may reduce private car use and ownership; ridesourcing (ridehailing) may increase vehicle miles traveled; while the implications of e-scooter sharing, ridesharing, and Mobility as a Service are context-dependent. Findings on emerging transportation technologies suggest that private autonomous vehicles and urban air mobility may increase total travel, whereas autonomous buses may lead to reduced car use. Implications of App Cities for the built environment include new transport systems and land use changes due to behavioral changes. |
Date Added | 3/9/2021, 8:34:23 AM |