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{"title":"Motility as a mediating variable in the influence of environmental concern on mobility habits","authors":"Alexis Gumy ,&nbsp;Eloi Bernier ,&nbsp;Guillaume Drevon ,&nbsp;Vincent Kaufmann ,&nbsp;Thomas Buhler","doi":"10.1016/j.urbmob.2024.100097","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.urbmob.2024.100097","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study employs a second-order structural model (SEM) to conduct a mediation analysis, with the objective of elucidating the intricate relationship between environmental concerns and daily mobility habits. The mediation variable used is motility, defined as the personal capacity to be mobile, and combines individuals’ access, skills, and projects related to the transportation system. This study utilizes data from the second wave of the ‘National daily mobility panel’ (2019, ELIPSS) survey in France to demonstrate that higher environmental concern may lead to stronger public transportation habits and less frequent car use. However, the relationship between these variables is not straightforward but rather significantly contingent upon the unequal distribution of motility among the population. Among lower education or income groups, the lack of motility can impede the translation of environmental concern into mode shift. These findings contribute to the identification of more seamless and less standardized strategies for a transition towards socially and environmentally sustainable daily mobility habits.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Mobility","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100097"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143094161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Road Transport and Urban Mobility Greenhouse Gas Emissions Factor for Air Pollution Modeling in Burkina Faso","authors":"Issaka Abdou Razakou Kiribou ,&nbsp;Tiga Neya ,&nbsp;Bernard Nana ,&nbsp;Kehinde Ogunjobi ,&nbsp;Tizane Daho ,&nbsp;Y․ Woro Gounkaou ,&nbsp;Faith Mawia Muema ,&nbsp;Dejene W. Sintayehu","doi":"10.1016/j.urbmob.2025.100106","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.urbmob.2025.100106","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The road transportation sector is one of the largest contributors to fossil fuel consumption, while the energy sector being the greatest consumer overall. Urban growth increases transport and mobility demands to meet human needs. Few studies exist on greenhouse gas emission factors in developing countries. This study assessed and modeled greenhouse gas emissions factors with fossil fuel implications in road transport including urban mobility in Burkina Faso. The methodology entails the development of a bottom-up model to estimate fuel demand and emission factors under the IPCC 2006 guideline. It assesses greenhouse gases by establishing the specific emission factors using Ouagadougou City as a site of emission data processing. The analysis has included satellite NO₂ emission data. The city suffers from significant gas emissions and air pollutants resulting from the high vehicle fleet growth and fuel consumption. Indeed, the transport sector consumes 89 % of fossil fuels sold in Burkina Faso. There is an average carbon dioxide (CO2) emission factor of 3.7623 kg/l and 3.270 kg/l for diesel and gasoline vehicles, respectively. Thus, in 2019, gasoline and diesel accounted for 71 % and 21 % of total fuel consumption respectively, and produced a total amount of 1034 513.84 tons of CO2 (1034.5 GgCO2). In the business-as-usual condition, an average annual CO₂ production of 213.71 thousand tons is simulated from 2019 to 2040. A total emission of 4 486 559.34 tons (4486.64 GgCO2) by 2040 is expected with a share of 62 % for gasoline and 38 % for diesel. With an average emission of 1.89 mol/m2, the satellite tropospheric nitrogen dioxide concentration is mostly affecting the Central Business Division (CBD) of Ouagadougou City. It corresponds to 56 µg.m-3 which is beyond the WHO standard of annual average exposure. Thus, these findings alert the need for urgent environmental regulations and climate change mitigation actions for sustainable mobility.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Mobility","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100106"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143094141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Learning through experiments: The case of low-traffic neighborhoods in London","authors":"Katherine VanHoose ,&nbsp;Luca Bertolini ,&nbsp;Thomas Straatemeier","doi":"10.1016/j.urbmob.2025.100107","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.urbmob.2025.100107","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>City street experiments have proven to possess a capacity to trigger system change in urban mobility. The role that learning plays during this process remains unexplored. Drawing from transition studies and experiential learning theory, this paper focuses on the learning of local government actors involved in street experiments. The paper explores how these actors learn, with whom they learn and what they learn. Two cases of low-traffic neighborhood experiment programs in London reveal how local government actors gain instrumental knowledge concerning the design and implementation of street experiments and how to effectively engage citizens. Transformative knowledge amongst local government actors was observed less, revealing an important consideration for the role experiments play in transitions. Because street experiments reflect the complexity of ‘real-life’ and automatically include participants, they are prone to conflict, which can provide increased opportunities for learning.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Mobility","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100107"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143446100","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"When proximity is not enough. A sociodemographic analysis of 15-minute city lifestyles","authors":"Monika Maciejewska ,&nbsp;Jerònia Cubells ,&nbsp;Oriol Marquet","doi":"10.1016/j.urbmob.2025.100119","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.urbmob.2025.100119","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The x-minute city concept has gained prominence over the last decade. This approach promotes environmental and social sustainability by encouraging active transportation and enhancing accessibility for all residents. While the potential benefits of x-minute planning are well-documented, the equitable distribution and actual adoption of these benefits remain unclear. Previous research indicates that very few households manage to conduct all daily activities nearby, even in well-designed environments. Using Barcelona's dense, compact environment with its mixed land use and diverse amenities, this study explores what sociodemographic determinants better predict the use of 15 or 30-minute lifestyles. To do so, we combine highly disaggregated spatial datasets providing minimum walking times to a set of 25 everyday destinations, with travel behavior data. We first use a weighted linear model to assess whether proximity levels vary by sociodemographic factors. Then, we apply generalized additive models to test whether adhering to a 15/30-minute-city lifestyle depends solely on proximity to urban functions or if sociodemographic factors also play a role. The results indicate that, although 95 % and 99 % of respondents live in areas with access to urban amenities within 15 and 30 min respectively, their actual travel behavior shows that potential availability does not necessarily translate into actual usage. This study deepens our understanding of the cultural and societal factors that explain this disconnection—from the expansive nature of modern urban lifestyles to cultural preferences for novelty, variety, and exploration. We thus reflect on the complexity of fostering proximity-based travel behavior through built environment design and planning, highlighting the need for complementary social and policy measures</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Mobility","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100119"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143894552","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Creating visualizations using generative AI to guide decision-making in street designs: A viewpoint","authors":"Gabriel Valença ,&nbsp;Carlos Azevedo ,&nbsp;Filipe Moura ,&nbsp;Ana Morais de Sá","doi":"10.1016/j.urbmob.2025.100104","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.urbmob.2025.100104","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Architecture software tools are usually used to illustrate new street design layouts (e.g., Computer-Aided Design). However, these tools are not appropriate for the co-creation of street design solutions mainly due to the demanding work to create complex designs, the lack of multi-user interfaces, and the inability to create visualizations in real-time. Recently, a few generative AI tools such as UrbanistAI, PlacemakingAI, and Laneform have been developed to overcome these limitations, generating real-time street layout visualizations. These tools aim to enhance stakeholder and citizen involvement in street design processes by allowing citizens to easily modify street layouts and visualize how the street could be in the future. Even though these tools may increase efficiency in design generation, their possible impacts and integration into urban planning practices are poorly questioned and studied. This viewpoint aims to outline a research agenda, discussing the challenges and potential positive and negative effects of using generative AI in participatory decision-making for street designs. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first paper that discusses the possible benefits and impacts of these generative AI tools for generating future street design. We believe that integrating generative AI street design participation tools into urban planning processes has yet to be thoroughly understood, particularly in their impact on people's creativity and problem-solving, adaptability to different contexts, alignment with recent AI regulations, and implications for equity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Mobility","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100104"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143094158","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Public transport, social environment, and Bike Sharing System use to high school: A case study in València (Spain)","authors":"Israel Villarasa-Sapiña,&nbsp;Miquel Pans,&nbsp;Laura Antón-González","doi":"10.1016/j.urbmob.2025.100101","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.urbmob.2025.100101","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Urban cycling provides significant benefits for both health and environment. Additionally, due to the demands of contemporary society, it serves as an effective way to promote healthy habits among adolescents. Since high schools (HS) are a primary destination for this age group, the social and environmental characteristics of these institutions can play a critical role in influencing the use of Bike Sharing Systems (BSS). Our study aimed to determine how various sociodemographic characteristics of HS influence BSS use for active commuting to school (ACS) in the city of València, Spain. A Self-Organizing Maps analysis were applied to generate HS profiles, followed by non-parametric analysis to compare these profiles based on HS typology. Four HS profiles were identified. Results indicated a higher use of BSS for ACS in public HS compared to private HS. Lower BSS use was observed in HS lacking public transport and BSS facilities, while private schools generally had better access to public transport resources. Regardless of the socio-economic status of the HS, equal access to public transport resources and BSS stations should be provided to both public and private institutions to foster an active lifestyle for all students. HS located in neighborhoods with low-to-moderate economic status and a moderate risk of vulnerability can still promote the use of BSS for ACS. However, disparities in the availability of resources for ACS are significant, often disadvantaging public HS and schools in the poorest and most vulnerable neighborhoods.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Mobility","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100101"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143094218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Analyzing young people’s behavioral intention on using demand-responsive transportation and ride-matching apps","authors":"Christos Gkartzonikas,&nbsp;Loukas Dimitriou,&nbsp;Filippos Alogdianakis","doi":"10.1016/j.urbmob.2025.100122","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.urbmob.2025.100122","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The rapid intersection of transportation and technology is reshaping the mobility landscape, with shared mobility services and ride-matching apps at the forefront. However, despite their potential to promote sustainable urban transportation, widespread adoption of emerging transportation services remains a challenge - particularly in car-dependent contexts. Previous studies have largely focused on either DRT or ride-matching services separately and often treat young users as a homogeneous group, which may not be the case. This study addresses this gap by exploring young adults' attitudes and intentions towards demand-responsive transportation systems (DRT) and ride-matching apps integrated into carpooling, both as drivers and passengers, addressing urban mobility challenges and promoting sustainable transportation. This study contributes to the current understanding of the factors affecting the behavioral intention of these on-demand shared mobility services by assessing similarities and differences between them, aiding the continuous development of transportation policies. A large-scale survey was conducted among young adults in Nicosia, Cyprus, with 1236 responses collected. The analysis employed econometric modeling techniques, revealing valuable insights. The findings indicate that females and people living in smaller households are more inclined to use DRT services. Furthermore, females and the unemployed are more likely to utilize the ride-matching app as passengers rather than as drivers. These results can inform marketing strategies, pricing schemes, policy-making decisions, and infrastructure planning, offering a comprehensive understanding of alternative transportation services to reduce single occupancy vehicle trips.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Mobility","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100122"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143891321","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the gender inclusivity of mobility as a service through the access based consumption framework: A UK case study","authors":"Maurizio Catulli ,&nbsp;Robyn Thomas ,&nbsp;Russell Fenner ,&nbsp;Scott L. Copsey ,&nbsp;Sue Walsh","doi":"10.1016/j.urbmob.2025.100118","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.urbmob.2025.100118","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper explores the issues of inclusivity and safety that women encounter when using Mobility as a Service (MaaS), a transport offering which enables users to book, manage and pay for diverse multimodal options through smartphone apps. Personal mobility modes can include public transport, car hire, bicycle sharing and automated vehicles, amongst others. The diffusion of MaaS has the potential to make a significant contribution to decarbonisation of personal mobility and provide greater social inclusivity, but it is experiencing resistance to its uptake.</div><div>This study, in the context of the United Kingdom, draws on the cultural perspective of Practice Theory (PT), a theory which adopts social practices as the main unit of analysis, and focuses on mobility practices performed by female MaaS users.</div><div>Despite its potential benefits, participants associate using MaaS with concerns about personal safety and the use of “apps” with intrusiveness. A particular concern is that women appear disadvantaged in terms of using MaaS platforms when compared to men.</div><div>Suggested solutions to such concerns include vetting of service users and, whenever possible, recruiting female personnel as drivers; using on-board cameras and recording devices and the inclusion of app safety features may also help women feel safer. MaaS providers should encourage the formation of communities around MaaS brands, with female-only groups to reassure women. Significant changes to social practices and infrastructure are needed, and these will require changes in urban and rural mobility governance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Mobility","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100118"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143850742","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Towards gender-responsive transport planning: A case study of suburban passenger travel","authors":"Yurii Davidich ,&nbsp;Andrii Galkin","doi":"10.1016/j.urbmob.2025.100099","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.urbmob.2025.100099","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This research investigates the influence of gender on suburban passenger transport choices, aiming to enhance the efficiency and inclusivity of public transport systems. The study employs a two-stage data collection approach, encompassing surveys and operational data, to identify key criteria influencing mode choice for men and women. Statistical analysis reveals distinct gender-based preferences, with women prioritising comfort and safety, while men focus on travel time and cost. The research culminates in the development of mathematical models to predict the proportion of male and female passengers opting for specific transport modes, offering valuable insights for transport planners and policymakers. The findings underscore the necessity of integrating gender-specific considerations into transport planning and policy-making to create more equitable and efficient suburban transport systems, particularly in developing regions where gender disparities in transport access persist.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Mobility","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100099"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143094219","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Telework and commuting patterns. An empirical study of workers in Flanders, Belgium","authors":"Jente Versigghel ,&nbsp;Jonas De Vos ,&nbsp;Frank Witlox","doi":"10.1016/j.urbmob.2025.100125","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.urbmob.2025.100125","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Teleworking, increasingly adopted in recent years, is often presented as a sustainable alternative work arrangement, but its long-term effects on travel remain inconclusive. This study examined the relationship between teleworking behaviour and travel patterns among workers in East Flanders, Belgium, using data from an online survey conducted between October 2023 and January 2024. First, factors influencing teleworking frequency were identified using Poisson regression. The results showed that teleworking frequency is associated with attitudes and constraints related to teleworking and commuting, as well as with age and work frequency. Next, the commuting characteristics of non-teleworkers were compared with those of infrequent and frequent teleworkers. Given teleworking’s potential to reduce travel, the effect of teleworking frequency on commute distance, duration, travel mode, and the number of commute trips was analysed using Welch ANOVA and chi-square test. Our findings reveal that while teleworkers make fewer weekly commute trips, their commutes are longer in both distance and duration compared to non-teleworkers. Teleworkers also tend to make less sustainable commute trips, although this effect was not statistically significant. These results suggest a possible rebound effect that could offset the positive effects of teleworking on travel and liveability, such as reducing traffic congestion, greenhouse gas emissions, and peak-hour travel.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Mobility","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100125"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143931333","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}