{"title":"Paris, origin of urban modernism","authors":"Hosoon Choi","doi":"10.1080/21650020.2023.2246541","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21650020.2023.2246541","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The significant change in urban space in Paris during the Second French Empire is an example of modern urban and architectural planning. Paris was modernized by a powerful planning entity, represented by the state, as well as a clear goal and consistent plan to realize the city beautification plan. The modernization process of Paris was a high-level movement that created a new urban culture through physical urban space planning, which is a combination of ‘urbanism’, meaning French urban planning, and ‘modernism’, meaning urban art movement. The modernization of Paris is defined by the concept of ‘urban modernism’. The urban modernism of Paris is a movement with strong norms aimed at city beautification that has sustainable characteristics in urban space planning. Consequently, urban modernism remains the basis of modern and future Paris city planning and plays an important role in maintaining the unique urban cultural identity of Paris.","PeriodicalId":90388,"journal":{"name":"Urban, planning and transport research","volume":"72 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79640753","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}
Jakob Allansson, Fredrik Pettersson-Löfstedt, Robert Hrelja
{"title":"Collaborative challenges and barriers when planning and implementing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Lessons from Swedish BRT projects","authors":"Jakob Allansson, Fredrik Pettersson-Löfstedt, Robert Hrelja","doi":"10.1080/21650020.2023.2246530","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21650020.2023.2246530","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The aim of this paper is to improve the knowledge of collaborative challenges when planning and implementing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Collaborative challenges are here understood as the barriers that may arise in BRT planning and implementation as a consequence of several formally independent actors, occasionally with different interests, participating in the planning. The results are based on an analysis of actor interactions in Swedish BRT projects. These projects are analysed in relation to the state of the art in the research field of collaborative approaches. The results show two main and interrelated collaborative challenges. The first category of challenges concerns difficulties for actors in creating a common understanding of what a BRT system is, the second category concerns details of bus priority measures, e.g. busways, priority at intersections, and how to handle and deal with conflicting interests when removing speed bumps or pedestrian and cycle crossings. In terms of policy is in the early stages of the planning processes. This can be generated by working practices and tools that facilitate agreements on how to handle different interests and trade-offs. BRT guidelines adapted to national transport policy, legal and organisational conditions could function as tools in assisting actor dialogue.","PeriodicalId":90388,"journal":{"name":"Urban, planning and transport research","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73217216","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}
C. Balijepalli, S. Shepherd, Romain Crastes dit Sourd, Muhammad Farda, Tryas Praesha, H. Lubis
{"title":"Preferences for electric motorcycle adoption in Bandung, Indonesia","authors":"C. Balijepalli, S. Shepherd, Romain Crastes dit Sourd, Muhammad Farda, Tryas Praesha, H. Lubis","doi":"10.1080/21650020.2023.2238033","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21650020.2023.2238033","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Due to an alarming threat of air pollution and climate change, governments around the world are now actively promoting electric vehicles. The case for vehicle electrification is even more important in big cities of developing countries, where motorcycle is a dominant mode of travel. To promote electric motorcycles successfully, we need to understand the factors that would drive the consumer choices when buying a motorcycle. This study chose Bandung in Indonesia as the case study location, where nearly 75% of vehicles are motorcycles. This study conducted a survey of preferences from over 700 residents and included battery charging methods such as plug-in/battery swap at home/office, superfast charging at stations, and deployed an innovative modelling approach constraining the mixture of distributions for monetary attributes. The study found that quick recharge in 10 minutes and battery swap at station are preferred over the base method of plug-in at home/work. The battery swap at home has been perceived the same as plug-in home/work and the respondents are indifferent to this option.","PeriodicalId":90388,"journal":{"name":"Urban, planning and transport research","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74221047","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":"Accident victim characteristics and identification of key parameters for compensation in Indian context","authors":"A. Azmi, S. Ram","doi":"10.1080/21650020.2023.2235418","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21650020.2023.2235418","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Road accidents generate substantial personal and national losses. Road accidents reduce victims' and their families' productivity, which slows the nation's economic growth. The victim or victim's heir must be compensated for the mishap's losses. It is important to understand traffic accident victims' concerns before calculating and rewarding a suitable compensation. This study examines traffic accident victims' issues. In this paper, the interviews were conducted in two phases: a pilot survey of seven experts and 38 victims/relatives of victims, based on their opinions, the questionnaire was revised, and the final interviews were conducted in the second phase, which included 126 road accident victims and 27 expert interviews. This paper summarises the results of the second phase along with its statistical interpretations. This paper also emphasises traffic accident victims' debilitation and daily issues. Government and local authorities often announce compensation, although they rarely consider a victim's socioeconomic situation. The arbitrarily set amount may provide immediate relief, but it ignores traffic accident victims' socio-demographics. This study will highlight those aspects that will enable policymakers quickly and efficiently decide remuneration for each individual.","PeriodicalId":90388,"journal":{"name":"Urban, planning and transport research","volume":"46 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86568126","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":"Investigation of factors affecting turn signal usage at modern roundabouts in State of Qatar","authors":"D. Muley","doi":"10.1080/21650020.2023.2234974","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21650020.2023.2234974","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Drivers are expected to use turn signals to indicate other drivers of their intentions of taking turns, lane changing, merging or diverging indicating safe driving behaviour. This study investigated the rates of turn signal usage at multilane urban roundabouts along with factors affecting the usage. The results from data collected from four roundabouts in Doha city showed that the drivers have higher tendency of using turn signals while exiting the roundabout rather than while entering the roundabout. Further, turn signal usage at entry and exit of the roundabouts was affected by turn type, roundabout type, correct lane, vehicle type, age, type of clothes and distraction. Additionally, using correct lane affected turn signal usage only while exiting the roundabouts. The binary logistic regression models showed that the drivers wearing formal clothes, taking left or U-turn, using correct lane, driving without distraction, and traversing a roundabout located in recreation and commercial land use had higher odds of turn signal usage than their counterparts. The lower turn signal usage rates indicate that more emphasis should be provided on educating drivers highlighting safety implications. Further, traffic engineers can suggest additional strategies to improve turn signal usage based on the results. These findings can be applicable to other GCC countries exhibiting similar characteristics.","PeriodicalId":90388,"journal":{"name":"Urban, planning and transport research","volume":"39 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79346196","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}
Oluwasegun R. Odunlade, Oluwadamilare Adetunji, Benjamin Ojo
{"title":"Perimeter fencing in urban landscapes: A perceptual exploration in a traditional Yoruba settler community","authors":"Oluwasegun R. Odunlade, Oluwadamilare Adetunji, Benjamin Ojo","doi":"10.1080/21650020.2023.2236695","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21650020.2023.2236695","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The prevalent transition from ancient city walls to individualized forms of gated communities and fences elicited this study. This paper examined residents` perceptions and the characteristics of perimeter fencing in a traditional Yoruba settlement. It obtained primary data through the administration of questionnaires among residents of neighbourhoods within the study area. Physical observation aided in the identification of all residential neighbourhoods, which were stratified into three distinct and homogenous zones. One out of every four neighbourhoods in each homogenous zone was purposively selected. A total of 2055 buildings were identified within the selected neighbourhoods. Using systematic sampling, a total of 206 residents in separate dwelling units were selected for the survey. Residents perceived perimeter fencing as a feature for land boundary delineation, crime prevention, ownership and control, as well as privacy. Residential areas with a predominant rate of crime, a feeling of insecurity and disputes on land ownership were likely to witness increased use of perimeter fencing. The study recommends that local planning authorities should develop standards and regulations for perimeter fencing with consideration for the unique socio-cultural context. Improved methods of land allocation and subdivision should be implemented within traditional settlements","PeriodicalId":90388,"journal":{"name":"Urban, planning and transport research","volume":"55 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81482719","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 Shared Use Pathway: A Review of the Design and Demand Estimation Approaches","authors":"Boniphace Kutela, Subasish Das, I. Sener","doi":"10.1080/21650020.2023.2233597","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21650020.2023.2233597","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Shared-use paths (SUPs) are rapidly growing in popularity worldwide as dedicated off-street paths that are shared by non-motorists. SUPS are becoming popular for pedestrians, inline skaters, roller skaters, skateboarders, wheelchair users, and electric bicycle riders, among others. SUPs can be built alongside or far from the roadway, with the former typically separated from vehicular traffic by a buffer. SUPs built off of roadways pose a lower risk of conflict with vehicular traffic. Given the crucial role of safety in SUP utilization, this study provides a targeted review of the existing literature and state of practice focusing on the implementation of the SUPs and design guidelines as well as factors, data, and approaches to estimate SUP user volume. The findings of this study will be helpful for transportation planners and policymakers with the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of SUPs. Ultimately, this review aims to encourage the development of safer and more accessible SUPs, enabling a broader range of non-motorists to benefit from these essential infrastructure investments.","PeriodicalId":90388,"journal":{"name":"Urban, planning and transport research","volume":"26 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74783132","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 the suitability of underground space development based on social and economic factors","authors":"Yi Yan, Minghe Sun, Yunpeng Li","doi":"10.1080/21650020.2023.2233608","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21650020.2023.2233608","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Ma’anshan City, located in the Yangtze River Delta region, is a demonstration city for handling the industrial transfer of the Nanjing, Hefei, and Wanjiang Metropolitan Areas in China. Developing and utilizing underground space can effectively alleviate the land scarcity issue in urban development. The suitability evaluation of underground space development in Ma’anshan City offers valuable information support for the economic and efficient use of land resources. Drawing on POI, night light radiance, and population data, this study selects six indices, including POI kernel density, road node connection rate, night light radiance in the most recent year, change amplitude of night light radiance over the years, population density in the most recent year, and change amplitude of population density over the years. The study conducts a comparative analysis of the suitability of underground space development in Ma’anshan City using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and the Combination Weight Method. Comparing the results of AHP and Combination Weight Method reveals that the latter can identify a more extensive range of highly suitable development zones than the former. This study provides an effective method for evaluating the suitability of underground space development in urban planning, which contributes to promoting sustainable urban development.","PeriodicalId":90388,"journal":{"name":"Urban, planning and transport research","volume":"96 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83589932","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}
Eleni Habtu, Berhanu Woldetensae, Mintesnot G. Woldeamanuel
{"title":"Travel mode preference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: empirical observations","authors":"Eleni Habtu, Berhanu Woldetensae, Mintesnot G. Woldeamanuel","doi":"10.1080/21650020.2023.2228380","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21650020.2023.2228380","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This research paper analyzes urban travel mode preference in Addis Ababa using a survey distributed to 457 public transit users. The article highlights the details of individual travel and then discusses the implications of the travel patterns for transport policy in the city. The study employed percentages and run multinomial logistic regression to analyze the relationship between mode choice, travel characteristics and socio-economic features of individuals. In terms of mode choice and the influential factors, the analysis shows that income, age, travel expenditure and distance are the determining factors that affect mode choice. It was also found that the privately owned public transport, Taxi (mini-bus) and Higer (midi-bus) form the dominant mode of transport used by closely half percent (41.3%) of the survey respondents. On the basis of our analysis, we suggest that policies have to be devised to make government owned public transport service better in order to support a shift from using low occupancy vehicles to high occupancy vehicles which ultimately solve the problem of congestion and environmental pollution.","PeriodicalId":90388,"journal":{"name":"Urban, planning and transport research","volume":"45 4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77474457","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 infrastructure and route type choices for walking and cycling in some cities in Ghana","authors":"Akua Pokuaa Timpabi, C. Adams, K. Osei","doi":"10.1080/21650020.2023.2222838","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21650020.2023.2222838","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Infrastructure has contributed to eradicating poverty and improving the livelihood of people. In Sub-Saharan Africa, active transport infrastructure is less, poor, or lacking, which has become one source of the decline in cycling and efficiency in walking. This study sought to investigate the types of infrastructure or routes that active transport users are exposed to, determine their usage magnitude and solicit views regarding them through questionnaire surveys and screen-line counts in two major cities in Ghana. Active transport respondents who comprised of pedestrians and a few cyclists identified themselves with these infrastructures and route use frequently: streets, sidewalks, cycle lanes, unpaved footpaths, and ‘lungulungus’. Street and ‘lungulungus’ were the most used infrastructure or route choices by all age, gender, and occupation groups in both study locations at Ayawaso East Municipal Assembly and Tamale Metropolitan Assembly. The respondents chose to use these two mainly because they were direct, cohesive and safe. The fact that people used ‘lungulungus’ more than the provided infrastructures suggests poor planning of the built environment and inadequate dedicated infrastructure. This calls for a review of existing dedicated infrastructure and the provision of infrastructure that addresses the needs of pedestrians and cyclists.","PeriodicalId":90388,"journal":{"name":"Urban, planning and transport research","volume":"40 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78151791","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}