Spatial issues revisited: The role of shared transportation modes. (August 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Drut, Marion
• Is Part Of: Transport policy. Volume 66(2018)
• Page Start: 85
• Page End: 95
• Publication Date: 2018-08
• Subjects: Mobility -- Shared modes -- Spatial issues -- Time-space consumption; R11 -- Q01 -- Q40; Transportation and state -- Periodicals; Transportation -- Rates -- Periodicals; 388
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tranpol.2018.02.003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0967-070X

Abstract

Abstract: This paper investigates the mechanisms through which shared modes help reduce major spatial issues related to mobility in urban areas, namely road congestion and rivalry of use for parking spaces. In this article, I use gross space consumption estimations for different transportation modes as a basis and integrate the service provided by the modes. Results indicate that in terms of time-space consumption and service provided shared modes are intermediate modes between private modes and mass transit. Therefore, shared modes constitute key components of a comprehensive and efficient transportation system in urban areas. The present analysis provides guidance for local transportation authorities. Highlights: The article focuses on shared modes: car-sharing, self-service vehicles and taxis. Shared modes reduce spatial and environmental issues related to mobility. Time-space consumptions per unit of service provided are investigated. Spatial issues are primarily a parking problem. Environmental and spatial issues have common origins and similar remedies.