Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Helena Bohman |
Author | Jean Ryan |
Author | Vanessa Stjernborg |
Author | Désirée Nilsson |
URL | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0967070X21000755 |
Volume | 106 |
Pages | 109-119 |
Publication | Transport Policy |
Date | June 1, 2021 |
Journal Abbr | Transport Policy |
DOI | 10.1016/j.tranpol.2021.03.013 |
Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
Language | en |
Abstract | Sweden's strategy to manage the spread of Covid-19 has not included any form of lockdown, in contrast to the approaches adopted by most other countries. Instead, the strategy has been largely based on strong recommendations for society. Even though Sweden has not had any form of lockdown, the Covid-19 pandemic has during a relatively short period of time brought changes for society, significantly disrupting everyday life. The pandemic poses both challenges and opportunities for sustainable future transport, not least public transport provision, supply and use. The purpose of this study is to investigate how changes for society have translated into changes for mobility as an element of everyday life during the early stages of a pandemic. This study draws on a map-based online survey (public participatory GIS) which was purposefully designed to allow people to contribute with their experiences in order to capture how the current situation has affected several different facets of people's everyday life. Results suggest that effects on mobility, such as the possibility to telework, affect different groups differently and may exacerbate existing differences in terms of gender, geography and mobility. In order to mitigate negative effects, transport policy needs to be tailored in order to take these heterogeneities into account. Both spatio-temporal adjustment and modal adjustment were dominant themes for most activities, although the dominance of these themes varied among the activities. Our findings give an indication of both the short and long-term impacts on everyday mobility in the Swedish context, for groups of inhabitants in the city of Malmö. Through deepening our understanding of the processes at play, we suggest eight possible policy responses that can be carefully tailored, both in the interim and into the future. |
Date Added | 4/30/2021, 8:54:45 AM |
Type | Blog Post |
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URL | https://www.municipalworld.com/podcasts/communications-and-covid-19-brian-lambie-dr-zain-chagla/ |
Language | en-CA |
Abstract | Sincerity and transparency in our discourse about the pandemic. Now more than ever local leaders need to keep their communities focused on priorities during the 3rd wave and a strong communication strategy is paramount. Communication guru Brian Lambie and infectious-disease expert Dr. Zain Chagla join Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to discuss how we can step up to the plate and stay consistent and strong with our message. |
Blog Title | Municipal World |
Date Added | 4/28/2021, 9:18:11 AM |
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Ralph Buehler |
Author | John Pucher |
URL | https://doi.org/10.1080/01441647.2021.1914900 |
Volume | 0 |
Issue | 0 |
Pages | 1-8 |
Publication | Transport Reviews |
Date | April 16, 2021 |
Extra | Publisher: Routledge _eprint: https://doi.org/10.1080/01441647.2021.1914900 |
DOI | 10.1080/01441647.2021.1914900 |
Library Catalog | Taylor and Francis+NEJM |
Abstract | The COVID-19 pandemic has had an enormous impact on travel behaviour in most of the world. This editorial examines the available evidence about the impact of the pandemic on cycling in various cities and countries of Europe, the Americas, and Australia to establish overall trends in cycling from 2019 to 2020 as well as variation over time, by location, by trip purpose, and by type of cycling facility. We also report trends in bicycle sales in different countries. Finally, we examine the nature and extent of government measures to accommodate and encourage increased cycling. |
Date Added | 4/26/2021, 9:36:50 AM |
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Ho-Yin Chan |
Author | Anthony Chen |
Author | Wei Ma |
Author | Nang-Ngai Sze |
Author | Xintao Liu |
URL | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0967070X21000895 |
Volume | 106 |
Pages | 173-184 |
Publication | Transport Policy |
Date | June 1, 2021 |
Journal Abbr | Transport Policy |
DOI | 10.1016/j.tranpol.2021.04.002 |
Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
Language | en |
Abstract | The COVID-19 outbreak has necessitated a critical review of urban transportation and its role in society against the backdrop of an exogenous shock. This article extends the transportation literature regarding community responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and what lessons can be obtained from the case of Hong Kong in 2020. Individual behavior and collective responsibility are considered crucial to ensure both personal and community wellbeing in a pandemic context. Trends in government policies, the number of infectious cases, and community mobility are examined using multiple data sources. The mobility changes that occurred during the state of emergency are revealed by a time-series analysis of variables that measure both the epidemiological severity level and government stringency. The results demonstrate a high response capability of the local government, inhabitants, and communities. Communities in Hong Kong are found to have reacted faster than the implementation of health interventions, whereas the government policies effectively reduced the number of infection cases. The ways in which community action are vital to empower flexible and adaptive community responses are also explored. The results indicate that voluntary community involvement constitutes a necessary condition to help inform and reshape future transport policy and response strategies to mitigate the pandemic. |
Date Added | 4/30/2021, 8:51:01 AM |
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Camille Kamga |
Author | Penny Eickemeyer |
URL | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0967070X21000767 |
Volume | 106 |
Pages | 25-36 |
Publication | Transport Policy |
Date | June 1, 2021 |
Journal Abbr | Transport Policy |
DOI | 10.1016/j.tranpol.2021.03.014 |
Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
Language | en |
Abstract | This paper presents a review of social distancing measures deployed by transit agencies in the United States and Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic and discusses how specific operators across the two countries have implemented changes. Challenges and impacts on their operations are also provided. Social distancing is one of the community mitigation measures traditionally implemented during influenza pandemics and the novel coronavirus pandemic. Research has shown that social distancing is effective in containing the spread of disease. This is applicable to the current situation with the novel coronavirus, given the lack of effective vaccines and treatments in the United States and Canada in the first eight months of the pandemic. Moreover, social distancing is particularly useful in settings where community transmission is substantial. Directives for social distancing were issued in several states and public transit operators were charged with how to provide for physical distance of six feet between passengers on their property including physical infrastructure such as station buildings and rolling infrastructure (rolling stock) including trains, subway cars and buses. Operational changes were also required due to physical distancing, e.g. adding train cars to provide for opportunities to physically distance on the train. Examples of some measures discussed in this research includes taping off every other seat on buses, increasing the total length of trains by adding cars, separating bus drivers from passengers with plastic sheeting, rear door boarding, etc. This research also analyzes long-term impacts for transit operators and challenges to encourage passengers to return to public transit after lockdown requirements ordered by government officials are lifted. A section on the policies that are being explored by government to continue to sustain public transportation is also included. |
Date Added | 4/30/2021, 8:53:47 AM |