In the process of suburbanization of large growing cities, transit passengers have an
undeniable role to play in terms of local traffic, car use, and petrol consumption. It is widely …

A sharp drop in physical activity and skyrocketing obesity rate has accompanied rapid
urbanization in China. The urban planning concept of transit-oriented development (TOD) …

The most successful urban communities are very often those that are the most diverse–in
terms of income, age, family structure and ethnicity–and yet poor urban design and planning …

Purpose This study analyzes the relationship that land use has with weekend travel in
comparison to weekday travel. Unlike previous studies, it uses the same sample for two …

The effects of traffic congestion on travel behavior are complex and multidimensional
because they are related to various factors such as density, land use patterns, network …

Urban sustainability certifications (USCs) urge developers to exceed the local norms and
regulatory requirements to attain sustainability. USCs are gaining international recognition …

The quality of life for people in urban regions can be improved by predicting urban human
mobility and adjusting urban planning accordingly. In this study, we compared several …

As cities and towns worldwide strive to improve quality of life for citizens, debates centred on
mobility are at the forefront of transportation policy thinking and urban design and planning …

The walk-friendliness of an area can be assessed by using network connectivity indicators,
linking pedestrian activity to the city structure. Route directness, expressed in the form of …

California has established itself as a leader in efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
from transportation. However, the state has not reflected its ambitious policies for …