scholarly journals Smart Mobility Adoption: A Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 146
Author(s):  
Can Bıyık ◽  
Ahmad Abareshi ◽  
Alexander Paz ◽  
Rosa Arce Ruiz ◽  
Rosaria Battarra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Open Data ◽  
Big Data Analytics ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
The World ◽  
Smart Mobility

Traffic congestion and air pollution continue to be serious concerns, especially in large cities, and going forward, this is not sustainable. Urban transport around the world is facing challenges, such as air pollution and inefficient use of resources, that often inhibit economic development. Simply building more roads cannot address such challenges. There is a need to integrate the urban infrastructure through smart connectivity. Smart mobility, as a vital cornerstone of a smart city, will potentially reduce traffic jams, commuting times, and road crashes and create an opportunity for passengers to customize their journeys. In fact, planning smart mobility solutions is among the top challenges for large cities around the world. It involves a set of deliberate actions backed by sophisticated technologies. The different elements and dimensions that characterize smart mobility are investigated to depict the overall picture surrounding the smart mobility domain. Additionally, the trends, opportunities, and threats inherent to smart mobility are addressed. There are four segments of smart mobility that are highlighted in this paper: intelligent transport systems, open data, big data analytics, and citizen engagement. These segments are all inter-related and play a crucial role in the successful implementation of smart mobility.

scholarly journals Analysis on the Effect of the Mobility of Combustion Vehicles in the Environment of Cities and the Improvement in Air Pollution in Europe: A Vision for the Awareness of Citizens and Policy Makers

Land ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 184
Author(s):  
Javier Cárcel-Carrasco ◽  
Manuel Pascual-Guillamón ◽  
Fidel Salas-Vicente
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Urban Environments ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Sustainable Transport ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Indirect Measure ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
Combustion Gases ◽  
Short Time

Today, the design and remodeling of urban environments is being sought in order to achieve green, healthy, and sustainable cities. The effect of air pollution in cities due to vehicle combustion gases is an important part of the problem. Due to the indirect effect caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, political powers in Europe have imposed confinement measures for citizens by imposing movement restrictions in large cities. This indirect measure has given us a laboratory to show how the reduction in vehicle circulation affects in a short time the levels of air pollution in cities. Therefore, this article analyzes the effect in different European cities such as Milan, Prague, Madrid, Paris, and London. These cities have been chosen due to their large amount of daily road traffic that generates high levels of pollution; therefore, it can clearly show the fall in these pollutants in the air in the analyzed period. The results shown through this study indicate that the reduction in combustion vehicles greatly affects the levels of pollution in different cities. In these periods of confinement, there was an improvement in air quality where pollutant values dropped to 80% compared to the previous year. This should serve to raise awareness among citizens and political powers to adopt measures that induce sustainable transport systems.

Cumulative (and self-reinforcing) spatial inequalities: Interactions between accessibility and segregation in four Brazilian metropolises

2020 ◽  
pp. 239980832095842
Author(s):  
Tainá A Bittencourt ◽  
Mariana Giannotti ◽  
Eduardo Marques
Keyword(s):  
Urban Space ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Open Data ◽  
Lower Class ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Racial Inequalities ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
Spatial Inequalities ◽  
Multiple Dimensions ◽  
Reproduction Of Inequality

The inequalities that mark global society have been deepening worldwide. They materialize in cities, putting pressure on public transport systems for spatial and temporal supply, at the same time as mobility itself generates multifaceted inequalities. From empirical evidence of four socially and spatially distinct Brazilian cities — São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba, and Fortaleza — we explore how differences in scale, geography, class, and race are related to spatial segregation, leading to different levels of access to jobs by public transport in the global peripheral context. These juxtaposed and combined inequalities create highly unfair and strongly cumulative effects on some social groups, contributing to the reproduction of inequality. Based on public and open data and combining methodologies of spatial analysis to enhance comparability and reproducibility, we explore different areal units, time thresholds, and metrics in order to examine transport inequalities in different urban contexts and refine our results. Upper classes have higher accessibility than lower classes, whites have higher accessibility than blacks, and large cities are more unequal than smaller ones. However, racial inequalities combine and overlap with class and city inequalities, changing these dichotomic notions when multiple dimensions are considered. The groups that polarize social hierarchy also polarize the urban space, since the white upper class and the black lower class are more segregated, but the way segregation interacts with accessibility is not straightforward and varies according to the socio-spatial structure.

Transport upgrades are Russia's World Cup win

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Transport ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
World Cup ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The World ◽  
Football Stadiums

Subject Russia's World Cup expenditure. Significance Russia has spent lavishly on its World Cup football stadiums, but the majority of investment has gone into airports and urban transport systems. This useful infrastructure development has been spread around nine regional host cities as well as Moscow and St Petersburg. Impacts The World Cup is unlikely to affect Russia's key adversarial relationships either way. Within the former Soviet region, Russia has gained additional prestige for hosting the World Cup. The absence of football violence will count as a success for Russian policing.

scholarly journals Urban Transport in Vietnam:

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
pp. 117-122
Author(s):  
Thi Hoa Nguyen ◽  
Thi Thuy Hoa Phan
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Environmental Pollution ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Challenging Problem ◽  
Human Environment ◽  
The World ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
The Common ◽  
Big Cities

Environmental pollution has become a problem not only for one nation, one region but also for the common concern of all humanity. The process of socio-economic development of the countries in the world has led to tremendous impacts on the environment, causing the human environment to change and become increasingly degraded. important. These are climate change - global warming, depletion of the ozone layer and acid rain ... especially air pollution caused by transportation. In Vietnam, environmental pollution in big cities is becoming a pressing problem. The problem of overcrowding of transport in big cities, which has been very difficult, now adds a serious situation of pollution that is increasing to worrying levels. What a challenging problem that is posing on the shoulders of managers. The paper presents the realities of environmental pollution, especially air pollution from vehicle emissions. Besides, also initially offering solutions to reduce pollution caused by urban transport in Vietnam.

scholarly journals Environmental Effects of Electromobility in a Sustainable Urban Public Transport

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 1052 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krystian Pietrzak ◽  
Oliwia Pietrzak
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Air Pollutant ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Pollutant Emissions ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Mathematical Methods ◽  
Obvious Effect

This article has taken up an issue concerning the influence of the implementation of electromobility assumptions on reduction of air pollution in cities in terms of sustainable urban transport systems. The essential nature of the subject is confirmed by the following figures: transport is responsible for almost 25% of greenhouse gas emissions in Europe and is the main cause of air pollution in cities, almost 90% of city dwellers in the EU are exposed to levels of air pollutants deemed harmful by the WHO, and approximately 95% of vehicles on European roads still use fossil fuels. Therefore, the implemented transport policy, both in the international and domestic aspect of particular countries, is facing the need to significantly reduce the negative influence of transport on people and the environment. Electromobility has become one of the concepts that makes it possible to achieve this goal. Its main objective is to reduce emissions of harmful substances into the environment by deploying electric vehicles (EVs). Research conducted by the authors showed that public transport, apart from the obvious effect of decreased number of private vehicles and decreased congestion, can contribute to reduced air pollutant emissions and become a significant driver for the implementation of electromobility in cities. However, the achievement of this goal depends on taking appropriate actions not only in the transport branch but also in other sectors of economy. The following research methods were applied in the article: literature analysis, documentary method, case study, and mathematical methods. The research area was the city of Szczecin, Poland.

The Rise of IoT and Big Data Analytics for Disaster Management Systems

2021 ◽  
pp. 42-62
Author(s):  
Supriya M. S. ◽  
Kannika Manjunath ◽  
Kavana U. R.
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Big Data Analytics ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
The World ◽  
Scarcity Of Resources ◽  
Situational Information ◽  
The Internet Of Things ◽  
Disaster Management System

Uninvited disasters wreak havoc on society, both economically and psychologically. These losses can be minimized if events can be anticipated ahead of time. The majority of large cities in developing countries with increasing populations are highly vulnerable disaster areas around the world. This is due to a lack of situational information in their authorities in the event of a crisis, which is due to a scarcity of resources. Both natural and human-induced disasters need to be pre-planned and reactive to minimize the risk of causalities and environmental/infrastructural disruption. Disaster recovery systems must also effectively obtain relevant information. The developments in big data and the internet of things (IoT) have made a greater contribution to accuracy and timely decision-making in the disaster management system (DMS). The chapter explains why IoT and big data are needed to cope with disasters, as well as how these technologies work to solve the problem.

scholarly journals Business Innovations in the New Mobility Market during the COVID-19 with the Possibility of Open Business Model Innovation

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 195
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Turoń ◽  
Andrzej Kubik
Keyword(s):  
Business Models ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Difficult Situation ◽  
The World ◽  
Bike Sharing ◽  
The One ◽  
Desk Research

The current difficult situation in the world caused by the spread of the COVID-19 virus has led to the development of problems in many branches of the economy. However, it has significantly affected transport, which on the one hand, is the bloodstream of the economy and, on the other hand, creates a threat for virus infection. Thus, in various countries, different mobility-related restrictions during pandemic policies around the world have been introduced. What is more, plans for initiatives after lockdown have also started to appear. Moreover, not have only cities introduced appropriate management policies, but companies have also started providing logistics services, especially those offering new mobility solutions. We found a literature and research gap indicating the recording or combination of the different types of business practices and innovations used worldwide in new mobility companies in the case of a pandemic situation. Therefore, this article is dedicated to the business innovations that appear in the new mobility industry during the COVID-19 pandemic in connection to post-pandemic transportation plans in Asia, Europe, and America. In this work, we conducted two-level research based on the desk research and expert research methodologies. From the business point of view, the results show that car-sharing systems (most organizational practices) and ride-sharing services (most safety practices) have most adapted their business models to pandemic changes. In turn, bike-sharing services have implemented the fewest business practices and innovations. From the urban transport systems point of view, the results show that European authorities have proposed the most plans and practice projects for new mobility after the pandemic compared to Asia and America. The obtained results indicate, however, that business practices do not coincide with the authorities’ plans for transport after the pandemic. Moreover, the results show a lack of complementarity between the developed practices and a reluctance to create open innovations in the new mobility industry. The article supports the management of new mobility systems in times of pandemic and in post-COVID reality.

scholarly journals Competitiveness of the public transport and car owner behavior: interrelations and contradictions in the light of sustainable development of the metropolis

2020 ◽  
Vol 208 ◽  
pp. 05005
Author(s):  
Irina Skorobogatykh ◽  
Zhanna Musatova ◽  
Roman Sidorchuk ◽  
Natalia Ivashkova ◽  
Petr Nevostruev
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Transport System ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Transport System

Consistent actions taken by car manufacturers to improve the quality of vehicles make them easier to use and reduce their negative impact on the environment significantly strengthen the competitiveness of personal transport. At the same time, high investments in the development of urban transport systems (especially large ones) create conditions for the mobility of all population groups, but do not significantly affect the competitiveness of public transport. At the same time, the high competitiveness of the public transport system is a sign of the successful implementation of the concept of sustainable development of the territory, making it more attractive for tourism and stimulating its development. The study of the limitations of the analysis of the competitiveness of public transport is conducted in this article along with an analysis of the factors that influence the choice of citizens in terms of mobility for their daily tasks. The article presents the results of an empirical study of relations between Moscow residents and public transport, changes in the intensity of use of personal cars in the period 2015-2020. During this period, the transport system has undergone significant positive changes, which have affected the perception of comfort and accessibility of public transport in Moscow.

scholarly journals Assessment of the level of metropolitan cities transport system development

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-31
Author(s):  
Oleg I. Karasev ◽  
Anna O. Krivtsova
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Transport System ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Municipal Government ◽  
System Development ◽  
Ecological Impact ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
Transport Services

Purpose of the study.The study focuses on issues of the level assessment of transport system development of large cities. Despite the wide variety of studies on this issue, there is currently no universal approach to assessing the level of development of the transport system at megalopolises. The present study aims to create a tool for a comprehensive assessment of various aspects of urban transport development that are important for all categories of transport users, and to provide a comparative analysis of the world’s leading megacities in terms of transport development based on the proposed methodology.Materials and methods.In the study, the authors apply an approach related to the construction of integral indexes and ratings of cities based on the values of these indexes. In the calculations of the index, the authors use statistical data from authoritative open sources and information systems of national and municipal government.Results.Based on the results of the world practice analysis, the authors propose the Urban Transport Development Index developed in order to compare the level of transport system development in various cities. The Index provides an opportunity to identify the weaknesses and strengths of cities, to find reserves for the further improvement and development of recommendations in the field of transport policy on this basis. The Index consists of four sub-indexes: the availability of transport services for the urban population, the quality of transport services, road traffic security and the ecological impact of transport, and freight logistics performance. The Index reflects the main aspects of urban transport development and shows the views of different categories of population on the level of transport services. The paper examines the level of transport system development for 2010, 2015, 2016 and 2017 of a group of comparable cities, which includes Hong Kong, London, Mexico, Moscow, New York, St. Petersburg, Singapore, Istanbul, Tokyo and Shanghai. The results showed that Tokyo and London have occupied the leading positions during the period under review. For the seven years Moscow, St. Petersburg and Shanghai have showed the best dynamics of the Index.Conclusion.The proposed method allows both to evaluate the effectiveness of individual regulatory measures known in the practice of other cities, and to simulate their impact on the transport system of the city. The paper concludes with recommendations for further development of cities’ transport systems.

scholarly journals An implementation framework for developing cities – the way to smart mobility

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beti Angelevska ◽  
◽  
Vaska Atanasova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Implementation Framework ◽  
Sustainable Solutions ◽  
Developing Cities ◽  
Smart Mobility ◽  
Dependent Transport

The smart mobility is a concept, where with various past and real-time data, and with the help of information and communication technologies, travel time is optimized, resulting in reductions of space usage, road congestion, road accidents and emissions of harmful gases and noise. [1] For implementation of smart mobility it will be necessary to combine sustainable solutions and smart innovations at the same time. This will contribute for moving forward in developing cities, which are lacking behind considering inclusion of smart mobility in their urban transport systems. Also, smart mobility will contribute for improved environmental footprint of urban transport, having in mind that environmental issues (air pollution in particular) in these cities are very serious. More specifically, the paper identifies implementation framework for smart mobility, along with drivers and barriers for its implementation, as well as strategies in transport that are environmentally friendly. Turning carbon-dependent transport sector in developing cities into a clean and smart mobility system might seem like a mission impossible. But, it can be done and it is also a must, given the current transport system’s impacts on the environment and public health [2]. At the end, this is an indispensable opportunity to start with changes and to build a better and sustainable future.

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