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{"title":"‘All Ages and Abilities’: exploring the language of municipal cycling policies","authors":"Karen Laberee, Moreno Zanotto, Alison Funk, Sara F. L. Kirk, Sarah A. Moore, Meghan Winters","doi":"10.1080/21650020.2023.2264365","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21650020.2023.2264365","url":null,"abstract":"As cities work to support greater uptake and equity in cycling, the terminology ‘All Ages and Abilities’ (or AAA) is increasingly common in cycling research and practice vernacular. However, it is unclear the values that underlie this. We undertook a policy scan of Canadian municipal and regional policy documents to understand: the language used to describe ‘All Ages and Abilities’; the infrastructure specified; how municipalities and regions define a cycling network; and how equity and priority populations are incorporated into these plans. Of 35 plans, 25 mentioned ‘All Ages and Abilities’. Fourteen mentioned specific ‘All Ages and Abilities’ infrastructure, with cycle tracks, local street bikeways, and multi-use paths most frequent. Reference to the idea of a network was common (32 plans), with some defining this as a minimum grid. Within plans that used ‘All Ages and Abilities’ language, children and older adults were the most common populations mentioned (e.g. ‘Ages’), but there was more ambiguity around who was being referred to with ‘Abilities’. As use of this terminology continues, clarity is needed on the meaning and values that underpin it. A lack of specificity in design standards and whom this infrastructure serves is a barrier to concrete, consistent implementation.","PeriodicalId":90388,"journal":{"name":"Urban, planning and transport research","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135198116","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":"Evaluation of decision support system for disaster management using multi-criteria decision techniques: a case study of Alappuzha, Kerala","authors":"Pankaj Kant, Pavan Kumar Machavarapu, Anagha R Natha","doi":"10.1080/21650020.2023.2262546","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21650020.2023.2262546","url":null,"abstract":"The monsoon pattern has shifted across Kerala. This, combined with significant deforestation and hill denuding, has resulted in catastrophic floods and landslides, particularly during the Southwest monsoon. Urgent relief services were to be delivered in a timely and accurate manner in order to sustain the lives of the impacted people. Even though resources were sent to several relief camps, they were either in excess or shortage on multiple instances. The conditions that prevailed during the monsoon time, as well as concerns and challenges during disaster relief efforts, must first be investigated for the effective operation of these supply chain activities. This research aims to develop a disaster logistics hub location selection decision support system, based on the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP) and Best Worst Method (BWM), to meet the needs of disaster victims and rescue teams in the event of flooding, and to implement the proposed systems in Kuttanad, Kerala. Initially, the criteria are determined and structured in the hierarchy, and the weightage for the criteria is done via a questionnaire technique. Expert opinion on nine points scale was gathered from a set of experts working under different levels of positions during disaster management. The weights obtained by the FAHP and BWM methods were statistically analysed and compared for the reliability of the two techniques. The suggested model and application results may throw light on future work, particularly in the realm of disaster logistics management.","PeriodicalId":90388,"journal":{"name":"Urban, planning and transport research","volume":"27 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135899261","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":"Worlding cycling: an anthropological agenda for urban cycling research","authors":"Sanderien Verstappen","doi":"10.1080/21650020.2023.2264360","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21650020.2023.2264360","url":null,"abstract":"This article carves out a role for anthropologists in cycling research and develops the outlines of a research agenda for urban cycling in the discipline of anthropology. Recently, scholars of urban cycling have questioned the predominant focus on renowned European cycling cities, cautioning against the danger of universalising European experiences in cycling research, and proposing to instead start worlding cycling research. The term worlding is used to describe the aim of theorizing from the global South as an alternative to the idea that European theories are universal. I respond to this call from the perspective of anthropology; a discipline that has developed frameworks, methods, and findings that challenge Eurocentric universalism and centralise the experiences of the global South. I suggest that anthropologists can support the project of worlding cycling research and in its turn, that cycling research may be an original pathway for conducting fundamental research in anthropology. To realise this mutual potential, what is needed is a transformation of both cycling research and anthropology: on the one hand the critical rethinking of some of the hierarchies of expertise presumed in cycling research, and on the other hand a transformation of some long-established methodological practices in anthropology.","PeriodicalId":90388,"journal":{"name":"Urban, planning and transport research","volume":"45 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135899434","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":"VARIABILITY of PARATRANSIT TRAVEL TIMES: THE CASE of KUMASI, GHANA","authors":"George Ukam, Charles Adams, Atinuke Adebanji, William Ackaah","doi":"10.1080/21650020.2023.2261519","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21650020.2023.2261519","url":null,"abstract":"While much has been reported about bus travel times and their variability for formal bus services, little is known about travel time variation for paratransit, the dominant means of transportation in most low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study quantifies the components of paratransit travel time on a selected route in Kumasi, Ghana. It analyzes the variability of travel times within the day and from day to day. A mobile phone app was employed to conduct a travel time survey onboard paratransit vehicles on the study route. GPS and stop-related data were collected. Various travel time variability measures and heat map was used for within day and day-to-day variability analysis in both directions of the study section. About 16% of travel time in the study section was spent dwelling (boarding and alighting). The variation in travel times across the day was comparatively higher than those of formal bus services and fluctuated across the day with no distinct pattern within any given time period. Both early and late trips contributed to this variation across the day. Fridays had significantly different variability from other weekdays.","PeriodicalId":90388,"journal":{"name":"Urban, planning and transport research","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136059477","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":"Bike Kitchens and the sociomateriality of practice change: exploring cycling-repair relations","authors":"Daniel Valentini, Andrew Butler","doi":"10.1080/21650020.2023.2259235","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21650020.2023.2259235","url":null,"abstract":"Maintenance and repair of bikes – material interventions – are essential to sustain cycling practices. In this paper we explore the role of (bi)cycle self-repair workshops (Bike Kitchens) and the practices they enable to maintain cycling practices. We connect a sociomaterial understanding of assisted self-repair to Bike Kitchens’ role in transformational mobility change. Empirically, we utilize our own experiences in organizing and running a small Bicycle Kitchen in Sweden in conjunctions with observations and interviews, drawing on theories of social practice, the sociology of materiality and repair studies. We develop the position that through deliberate engagement with the cycle as an entity, assisted self-repair practices provide flexible means of representing the transformative potential of cycling materialities. This has implications for the meanings attached to the cycle, cycling, repair and other associated practices. We argue that Bike Kitchens may engender epistemic practices useful to develop human-centered visions for re-imagining mobility and sociomaterial relations.","PeriodicalId":90388,"journal":{"name":"Urban, planning and transport research","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136060506","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":"Public-led shared workspaces and the intangible factors of urban regeneration in UK coastal towns","authors":"Stefania Fiorentino","doi":"10.1080/21650020.2023.2260853","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21650020.2023.2260853","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Recent studies suggest that policies designed to create new shared workspaces have the power to deliver skills, innovation and new employment opportunities to peripheral areas and lagging economies. We examine this idea using case studies from two British coastal locations and industrial ports of different sizes and governance structures: Portsmouth (Hampshire) and Newhaven (East Sussex). Our findings indicate the need for integrated place-based solutions that are targeted and anchored in the local needs and identities of the place. Governmental frameworks should not only address the physical aspects of regeneration but also the social and institutional ones. Positive externalities are registered when shared workspaces act as social infrastructure. For this to happen, regeneration policy needs to work on community building, regaining local trust and nurturing positive local identities and imaginaries. Finally, we note that fragmented institutional patterns hamper the scaling up of positive externalities at the wider regional scale.","PeriodicalId":90388,"journal":{"name":"Urban, planning and transport research","volume":"28 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135107448","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":"A spatial and statistical approach to evaluate London Opportunity areas policy and relevant factors’ significance","authors":"Fengyuan Han","doi":"10.1080/21650020.2023.2257761","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21650020.2023.2257761","url":null,"abstract":"A mature developed urban area like London has various policy tools to trigger economic development and leverage poverty. The scale of economic inequality in London has called for more effective policy tools to leverage poverty and close the gaps of economic inequality. Opportunity Areas is one of the tools in urban regeneration to alleviate poverty and develop communities. After over a decade of the policy rollout we have little knowledge how effective this type of policy tool is. The project investigates how effective opportunity areas for economic growth and societal development in London. The key economic indicators including unemployment rate and house price were assessed at MSOA/ward levels in London to understand their spatial variation through GIS mapping. Subsequently, socio-economic factors of commercial land use, culture infrastructure and public transport accessibility were discussed and selected to explore whether they have impacts on the difference of economic performance within opportunity areas. The spatial impacts of these factors among wards/MSOA were evaluated by Geographically Weighted Regression. The research discussed these factors’ variations in Lee Valley, Park Royal and Croydon. Finally, this paper argued that local geographical context has limitations for small area growth corresponding to general policy and strategic management plan.","PeriodicalId":90388,"journal":{"name":"Urban, planning and transport research","volume":"27 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135202391","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":"Safety, health and environmental impacts of commercial motorcycles in Sub-Saharan African cities","authors":"Simon Ntramah, Krijn Peters, Jack Jenkins, Marion M. Mugisha, Reginald Chetto, Fredrick Owino, Patrick O. Hayombe, Paul Opiyo, Rosemarie T. Santos, Ted Johnson","doi":"10.1080/21650020.2023.2259233","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21650020.2023.2259233","url":null,"abstract":"In Sub-Saharan Africa, vulnerable road users make up approximately 50% of all traffic fatalities. Despite the dangers of using motorcycles for transportation, the usage of motorcycles—and more recently, motor tricycles—for both personal and commercial purposes has increased exponentially in most Sub-Saharan African cities. The study sought to study the safety, health and environmental impact of commercial motorcycles in Sub-Saharan African cities. Two cities—the national capital and a secondary city—were selected in each of our five study countries: Ghana, Liberia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Using a mixed-methods approach, motorcycle taxi operators were surveyed and key transport stakeholders were interviewed in these ten cities. In Ghana, where both motorcycle and motor-tricycle taxis are officially banned but continue to operate, we also surveyed motor-tricycle taxi operators. The results indicated variability in accident occurrence across countries for both minor and major road traffic collisions (RTCs) among motorcycle/tricycle taxi riders. Apart from Liberia, motorcycle/tricycle taxi unions in our study countries contribute to improving the safety of their riders. Interest in electric bikes is low amongst riders in all five countries, with education and infrastructure provision required to cause a shift from conventional bikes to electric bikes.","PeriodicalId":90388,"journal":{"name":"Urban, planning and transport research","volume":"353 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135208085","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":"Freight patterns and spatial planning requirements of third generation E-commerce in Indian cities","authors":"Ish Kumar, None Chidambara","doi":"10.1080/21650020.2023.2256817","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21650020.2023.2256817","url":null,"abstract":"The increasing trend of multi-channel urban consumption, driven by the rise of E-commerce, has led to the emergence of new freight facilities. The COVID-19 pandemic further amplified this shift, with consumers relying more heavily on online purchases for regular needs, resulting in the advent of Q-commerce as a distinct sub-vertical within the E-commerce industry. However, there is a significant lack of understanding regarding the characteristics, requirements, and impacts of this sector in both existing literature and planning documents. Therefore, the aim of this research is to investigate the freight patterns and associated externalities within urban areas for this emerging trend in E-commerce, while also assessing the adequacy of planning documents in addressing these issues. The paper presents a case study-based examination of various Q-commerce grocery companies operating in Delhi, delving into their operations, freight patterns, and neighborhood-level externalities of last-mile delivery. By highlighting the externalities and deficiencies related to E-commerce, this study provides valuable insights into the planning implications of Q-commerce and its impact on urban areas.","PeriodicalId":90388,"journal":{"name":"Urban, planning and transport research","volume":"68 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135939254","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":"Assessment of drivers and barriers in the adoption of Mobility as a Service (MaaS): a case study of Noida, India","authors":"Pankaj Kant, Pavan Kumar Machavarapu, Himal Gajjar","doi":"10.1080/21650020.2023.2247044","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21650020.2023.2247044","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Mobility as a Service (MaaS) has emerged as a transformative concept in urban transportation, integrating multiple modes of transportation through digital platforms to provide seamless travel experiences. By utilizing smartphone applications, MaaS simplifies trip planning, real-time information access, and consolidated payment systems, offering convenience to users. However, MaaS research has primarily focused on developed countries with well-established transport systems, making it crucial to explore its potential and challenges in developing cities of the global south, such as Noida in India. In this study, Noida, a satellite town of NCT Delhi, was chosen as only case study to gather data on user behaviour and preferences regarding app-based mobility services. A comprehensive survey collected information on socio-economic factors, personal vehicle ownership, commuting patterns, public transport usage, and attitudes towards digital ecosystems and app-based mobility services. Principal Component Analysis and K-means Clustering techniques were applied to identify distinct user types and categories, providing insights into user preferences and expectations. The analysis of the collected data revealed user clusters and their respective characteristics. The sustainability aspects of on-demand mobility services were evaluated, comparing user perceptions with private vehicle usage. The study also examined the impact of app-based mobility services on public transport and identified barriers and constraints specific to different user clusters, contributing to a better understanding of the feasibility of implementing MaaS. The findings will provide valuable insights for policymakers and transportation authorities, enabling the development of strategies and interventions to enhance urban mobility and foster MaaS adoption. By addressing the specific needs and preferences of users, MaaS can play a significant role in improving the efficiency and sustainability of transportation in complex urban environment cities like Noida in India.","PeriodicalId":90388,"journal":{"name":"Urban, planning and transport research","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75713755","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}