{"title":"What drives workers to be heavily reliant on cars in commuting to workplaces? Investigations of commute behaviour in Melbourne","authors":"Fadhlullah Apriandy , Sugiarto Sugiarto , Yusria Darma , Irsan Bahrumy","doi":"10.1016/j.cstp.2025.101679","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cstp.2025.101679","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As the largest proportion of weekdays trips in Melbourne, Australia, work commutes, even in short distance, are predominantly attributed to cars. This study aims to investigate as to why Melbourne residents are heavily reliant on cars in commuting to workplaces. To better understand variations of car dependencies across different parts of the city and commute distances, this study divides Melbourne into three regions namely inner, middle, and outer Melbourne and set boundaries of commute distances to walkable (≤ 2.5 km), bikeable (2.5 to 15 km), and long (≥ 15 km). Multinomial Logistic models were utilized to explore the Victorian Integrated Survey of Travel and Activity (VISTA) data that contains travel, socio-demographic, and built environment factors. Variables were found to exhibit varying impacts on work commute behaviours across regions and distances. Overall, possessing a car license is associated with car uses across all distances. In walkable distance commutes, a km increase in commute distance significantly increases the likelihood of using cars. Inner Melbourne residents exhibit the tendency of using car in bikeable and long-distance commutes with the increasing number of cars owned. The findings of this study could help stakeholders in developing interventions to mitigate car dependency in work commutes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46989,"journal":{"name":"Case Studies on Transport Policy","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 101679"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145790117","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":"Efficiency measurement and cluster analysis of urban bike-sharing systems under sustainable development: a multi-dimensional study of 20 Chinese cities","authors":"Yi Ding , Tong Ding","doi":"10.1016/j.cstp.2025.101685","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cstp.2025.101685","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With the rapid expansion of bike-sharing systems worldwide, marked disparities exist in their operational efficiency and sustainability across regions. To explore these disparities and advance sustainable urban transportation, this study uses China’s bike-sharing market as the study context and develops a cross-city, multi-dimensional efficiency comparison framework. Seven indicators were selected from three dimensions—resource input, service quality, and social benefits—and a Data Envelopment Analysis model was employed to evaluate the overall efficiency of bike-sharing systems in 20 cities. The results reveal significant intercity differences, where some cities achieve a “low-input–high-efficiency” balance, while others exhibit a “high-input–low-output” structural imbalance. Furthermore, K-means clustering is employed to classify the cities into three groups, and the features of each cluster are analyzed in terms of overall efficiency, input level, and riding intensity. Finally, the influence of geographical factors was examined, and the findings indicate that latitude is positively correlated with efficiency but negatively correlated with bike density and bicycle lane density, thereby revealing a spatial gradient in system performance between northern and southern cities. The cross-city multidimensional evaluation framework established in this study provides experience and basis for enhancing the efficiency of bike-sharing systems and advancing differentiated urban transport governance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46989,"journal":{"name":"Case Studies on Transport Policy","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 101685"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145790118","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":"Decarbonisation potential in the automotive sector through an extension of dematerialization theory","authors":"Javier Alarcón","doi":"10.1016/j.cstp.2025.101702","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cstp.2025.101702","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A new extension of dematerialization theory is presented to define depollution conditions. The model explicitly considers the carbon-saving performance of replacing conventional combustion-engine vehicles by electric vehicles –not only in the use phase, but also in production and scrapping–, the penetration rate, the car fleet and mileage over time, and the potential rebound effect. Using this model, decarbonisation scenarios are envisioned for the electrification of passenger cars in Spain. The findings suggest that, while vehicle electrification can be seen as the main driver for achieving decarbonisation goals in road transport, certain limitations on car use and on the purchase of new vehicles would help significantly.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46989,"journal":{"name":"Case Studies on Transport Policy","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 101702"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145924542","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":"Managing coexistence between taxis and ride-hailing services: A longitudinal case study of operational strategies and policy implications","authors":"Tianqi Gu , Inhi Kim , Long Cheng","doi":"10.1016/j.cstp.2026.101718","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cstp.2026.101718","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Digital ride-hailing platforms are transforming urban mobility and labor systems, challenging governments to integrate traditional and algorithmic workforces. This study investigates how taxi and ride-hailing drivers adapt to hybrid mobility systems, using a four-year longitudinal dataset from Suzhou, China covering both pre- and post-pandemic periods. We identify three behavioral strategies—Lion (ethics-driven), Fox (risk-calculative), and Horse (income-driven)—that describe how driver groups balance risk, income, and professional identity under different institutional and regulatory settings. The COVID-19 crisis served as a natural stress test, revealing contrasts in labor resilience: regulated taxi drivers maintained stability, while freelance and rental-based drivers experienced high withdrawal rates due to weak protections. These results highlight how institutional design and platform governance jointly shape operational behavior and labor adaptation. The findings provide actionable insights for designing inclusive, equitable, and crisis-resilient transport governance, and the proposed typology offers a transferable framework for understanding platform labor resilience beyond the Suzhou case.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46989,"journal":{"name":"Case Studies on Transport Policy","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 101718"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146037377","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":"Evaluating transportation’s role in logistics center site selection via AHP: case study of Eastern Black Sea, Turkey","authors":"Göknur Berber Narin , Muhammet Vefa Akpınar","doi":"10.1016/j.cstp.2025.101658","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cstp.2025.101658","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Logistics is defined as the process of facilitating the transfer of information, materials, and products between producers and end consumers through the supply chain. The COVID-19 pandemic has further amplified interest in this sector, as people seek to meet their needs with minimal energy and time. This growing demand underscores the transportation factor, which serves as the most crucial link in logistics services.</div><div>Although Turkey entered the logistics sector later than its European counterparts, it has been making continuous advancements. In particular, investments in transportation modes and infrastructure have significantly accelerated the sector’s development. However, an assessment of Turkey’s regions reveals a deficiency in logistics centers within the Eastern Black Sea Region.</div><div>To address this gap, this study examines Trabzon’s potential to become a logistics center by ranking the provinces of the Eastern Black Sea Region based on transportation priorities using the AHP method. The study first identifies key criteria that enhance logistics efficiency and assigns weights to them. The findings highlight transportation as the most influential factor, scoring 2.096 points, followed by foreign trade (0.935 points), industry (0.910 points), and population (0.277 points).</div><div>Additionally, among the provinces in the region, Trabzon ranks highest in terms of priority for establishing a logistics center, with 0.300 points, followed by Giresun (0.213 points), Rize (0.159 points), Artvin (0.114 points), Gumushane (0.103 points), and Bayburt (0.07 points). These results emphasize Trabzon’s strategic advantage and its potential as a regional logistics hub.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46989,"journal":{"name":"Case Studies on Transport Policy","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 101658"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145569999","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}
Agata Kliber , Blanka Łęt , Pavel Řezáč , Barbara Będowska-Sójka , Jindřich Frič
{"title":"Environmental awareness and infrastructure – A path to sustainable transport in Central and Eastern European Countries","authors":"Agata Kliber , Blanka Łęt , Pavel Řezáč , Barbara Będowska-Sójka , Jindřich Frič","doi":"10.1016/j.cstp.2025.101675","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cstp.2025.101675","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Reducing the use of combustion cars is one of the crucial aspects of the current environmental policy of the European Union. This article analyses how environmental awareness and the perceived quality of public transport and cycling infrastructure influence daily mobility mode choice in the Visegrad Group economies. We collected the data through surveys run in these countries from December 2023 to January 2024. We estimated a multilogit model with latent attitudinal variables. We demonstrate that ecological awareness is one of the key factors influencing consumers’ decisions about choosing transport modes other than a car. However, commuting remains predominantly car-based in all countries studied. Our results suggest that, when planning infrastructure that will encourage residents to use sustainable transport, decision-makers should prioritise creating good public transport connections with shopping centres, while cycling infrastructure should be linked to workplace and school locations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46989,"journal":{"name":"Case Studies on Transport Policy","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 101675"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145736238","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":"Scooting Right Along: Gender and Attitudes Toward Shared E-Scooters Among U.S. University Students","authors":"Julene Paul, Tongbin Qu","doi":"10.1016/j.cstp.2026.101734","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cstp.2026.101734","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As a relatively new form of mobility, shared e-scooters have attracted attention from researchers and policymakers alike. Understanding the lasting value of e-scooters, however, requires knowledge of how different groups view and value e-scooters and other emerging technologies. While some researchers have examined orientations toward e-scooters, it remains unclear whether attitudes differ significantly by gender. Further, while researchers have documented unique relationships between university environments, active travel, and early adoption of new technologies, few studies have examined how university campus travelers perceive and use e-scooters. To address these issues, we surveyed students at a large public university in the Midwestern region of the United States. We examine differences in mode replacement, deterrents to e-scooter use, and orientation toward e-scooters versus other emerging technologies like e-bikes and autonomous vehicles. First, we find that male students used e-scooters more often than female students. Among e-scooter users, female university students were more likely to use an e-scooter as a replacement for the campus bus, while male students were more likely to replace bicycling trips. For both genders, major deterrents to e-scooter use were financial cost and limited e-scooter availability. However, female students were more strongly deterred by bad weather and steep roads. Finally, compared to female e-scooter riders, male ones had more positive orientations toward e-bikes. We argue that policies to facilitate campus e-scooter use should account for unique gendered attitudes toward emerging modes, including other documented differences in active travel.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46989,"journal":{"name":"Case Studies on Transport Policy","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 101734"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146187434","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":"The role of container port traffic, global value chains participation and logistics performance in Tunisia’s inclusive growth: evidence from quantile on quantile regression and hybrid quantile causality analysis","authors":"Manel Ouni , Rafaa Mraihi","doi":"10.1016/j.cstp.2026.101727","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cstp.2026.101727","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Maritime transport serves as a strategic foundation for international trade and economic development, providing essential channels for the efficient movement of goods across global markets. As trade volumes expand, maritime container transport emerges as a key driver of economic growth, job creation, and inclusive growth. Moreover, improved logistics performance and the integration of global value chains (GVCs) enhance maritime transport capacity to drive economic competitiveness and long-term prosperity. This study investigates the effects of container port traffic, GVC participation, and logistics performance on inclusive growth in Tunisia from 1990 to 2020. To ensure the reliability of the findings, the study adopts an advanced three-stage methodology that combines quantile-on-quantile regression, wavelet analysis, and hybrid quantile causality. The results reveal a significant positive impact of container port traffic, GVC participation and logistics performance on inclusive growth across various levels of economic development. Moreover, the quantile causality analysis in mean and variance confirms that these variables serve as essential determinants of inclusive growth across all quantiles of the distribution. The robustness of these findings is reinforced by the frequency domain causality test. This study recommends strategic investments in port infrastructure, expanded trade logistics, and the strengthening of international trade partnerships to improve Tunisia’s global competitiveness and accelerate its transition to inclusive growth.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46989,"journal":{"name":"Case Studies on Transport Policy","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 101727"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146187433","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}
Ajai Jayathilakan , Thanh Ngo , Wai Hong Kan Tsui , Nives Botica Redmayne , Faruk Balli , Xiaowen Fu
{"title":"Post-COVID-19 recovery and resilience in passenger and cargo traffic: A Bayesian vector autoregressive analysis of India’s top 10 busiest airports","authors":"Ajai Jayathilakan , Thanh Ngo , Wai Hong Kan Tsui , Nives Botica Redmayne , Faruk Balli , Xiaowen Fu","doi":"10.1016/j.cstp.2026.101736","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cstp.2026.101736","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines the post-COVID-19 resilience of India’s ten busiest airports using passenger and cargo traffic data from 2016 to 2024. A Bayesian vector autoregression (BVAR) model generates counterfactual forecasts, enabling a comparative assessment to classify airports as outperformers, forecast achievers, or underperformers. Beyond performance categorisation, the study investigates the role of airport infrastructure in shaping resilience outcomes through Spearman correlation and ordered logistic regression (OLOGIT) analysis. Results indicate that infrastructure attributes such as cargo terminal availability, runway capacity, and metro connectivity are significantly associated with higher resilience. Airports with stronger and more adaptive infrastructure recovered more effectively from pandemic disruptions. These findings offer actionable insights for infrastructure planning, crisis preparedness, and long-term policy strategies aligned with national initiatives such as the UDAN regional connectivity scheme.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46989,"journal":{"name":"Case Studies on Transport Policy","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 101736"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146187432","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}