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David Banister - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Grand Narratives for Sustainable Mobility: A conceptual review
Energy Research & Social Science, 2020Co-Authors: Erling Holden, David Banister, Geoffrey Gilpin, Stefan Gössling, Kristin LinnerudAbstract:Abstract The concept of Sustainable Mobility has had a relatively short life, first being used about 30 years ago. In that time, some progress has been made, but transport is still not contributing enough to the internationally set reduction targets for carbon emissions. This paper provides a conceptual review that presents nine narratives addressing elements of Sustainable Mobility, each of which has been derived from a review of the agents and strategies taken over the last 30 years. From these narratives, we develop three Grand Narratives that bring together the key elements identified from the wider set of narratives—low Mobility societies, collective transport 2.0, and electroMobility. We then assess each of the three Grand Narratives in terms of its feasibility, acceptability, centrality, and compatibility. We conclude that each of the Grand Narratives provides a necessary but insufficient condition for achieving Sustainable Mobility. Thus, although each one has the potential to make significant contribution to Sustainable Mobility, it is only through the strong and immediate application of all three that the goal of Sustainable Mobility can be achieved.
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Sustainable Mobility at Thirty
Sustainability, 2019Co-Authors: Erling Holden, Geoffrey Gilpin, David BanisterAbstract:It is now almost three decades since the concept of ‘Sustainable Mobility’ first appeared in the 1992 EU Green Paper on the Impact of Transport on the Environment. This paper reviews the literature and reflects on how societies’ understanding and interpretation of the concept of Sustainable Mobility has evolved. We track this evolution over six dimensions: research and policy, transport impacts and categories, scientific disciplines, methodological approach, and research questions. From this review we assert that the mainstream understanding and interpretation of Sustainable Mobility can be grouped into four generations of studies. The first generation of studies (1992–1993) were techno-centric and focused on how to limit transport’s negative environmental impacts by improving then-existing technology. The second, third and fourth generations of studies (1993–2000, 2000–2010 and 2010–2018 respectively) increasingly acknowledge the limitations of preceding efforts to achieve Sustainable Mobility, and open for a more diverse set of alternatives. These studies have gradually become more interdisciplinary in nature—reflecting the inter-relatedness of Mobility with all other aspects of society. We conclude that despite the ensuing elevation of Mobility into the holistic picture society, we still have not achieved a Sustainable Mobility system. Furthermore, what is much needed now, more than ever, is a bold set of new narratives.
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Planning more for Sustainable Mobility
Journal of Transport Geography, 2013Co-Authors: Robin Hickman, Peter Hall, David BanisterAbstract:This paper considers the role of urban planning, when well integrated with transport investment, in assisting in the transition to Sustainable Mobility. This is viewed largely in terms of reduced carbon dioxide (CO2) usage in transport. Sustainable transport futures are possible, but very difficult to achieve in terms of implementation. Urban planning is a critical element, as it allows a greater level of public transport usage, walking and cycling, and more localised trip patterns. Two case studies are examined, in London and Oxfordshire, and future strategies for urban form and transport investment strategies are developed showing the possibilities at various scales.
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European Transport Policy and Sustainable Mobility
2000Co-Authors: David Banister, Dominic Stead, Peter Steen, Peter NijkampAbstract:1.Introduction. Section 1: Taking Stock of the European Transport Policy Context 2.Forces of Change in the Transport Sector. 3.European Transport Trends. 4.European Transport Policy Responses. 5.Impacts on Sustainable Mobility. Scenario Building and Methodological Framework 7.Targets for Sustainable Mobility. 8.Images of the Future. 9.Assembling Policy Packages and Paths - the Theory. Section 3: Policy Actions and Conclusions 10.The Potential for Achieving Sustainable Mobility. 11.Policy Packages and Paths. 12. Policy Actions and Conclusions
Erling Holden - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Grand Narratives for Sustainable Mobility: A conceptual review
Energy Research & Social Science, 2020Co-Authors: Erling Holden, David Banister, Geoffrey Gilpin, Stefan Gössling, Kristin LinnerudAbstract:Abstract The concept of Sustainable Mobility has had a relatively short life, first being used about 30 years ago. In that time, some progress has been made, but transport is still not contributing enough to the internationally set reduction targets for carbon emissions. This paper provides a conceptual review that presents nine narratives addressing elements of Sustainable Mobility, each of which has been derived from a review of the agents and strategies taken over the last 30 years. From these narratives, we develop three Grand Narratives that bring together the key elements identified from the wider set of narratives—low Mobility societies, collective transport 2.0, and electroMobility. We then assess each of the three Grand Narratives in terms of its feasibility, acceptability, centrality, and compatibility. We conclude that each of the Grand Narratives provides a necessary but insufficient condition for achieving Sustainable Mobility. Thus, although each one has the potential to make significant contribution to Sustainable Mobility, it is only through the strong and immediate application of all three that the goal of Sustainable Mobility can be achieved.
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Sustainable Mobility at Thirty
Sustainability, 2019Co-Authors: Erling Holden, Geoffrey Gilpin, David BanisterAbstract:It is now almost three decades since the concept of ‘Sustainable Mobility’ first appeared in the 1992 EU Green Paper on the Impact of Transport on the Environment. This paper reviews the literature and reflects on how societies’ understanding and interpretation of the concept of Sustainable Mobility has evolved. We track this evolution over six dimensions: research and policy, transport impacts and categories, scientific disciplines, methodological approach, and research questions. From this review we assert that the mainstream understanding and interpretation of Sustainable Mobility can be grouped into four generations of studies. The first generation of studies (1992–1993) were techno-centric and focused on how to limit transport’s negative environmental impacts by improving then-existing technology. The second, third and fourth generations of studies (1993–2000, 2000–2010 and 2010–2018 respectively) increasingly acknowledge the limitations of preceding efforts to achieve Sustainable Mobility, and open for a more diverse set of alternatives. These studies have gradually become more interdisciplinary in nature—reflecting the inter-relatedness of Mobility with all other aspects of society. We conclude that despite the ensuing elevation of Mobility into the holistic picture society, we still have not achieved a Sustainable Mobility system. Furthermore, what is much needed now, more than ever, is a bold set of new narratives.
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Sustainable Mobility—Challenges for a Complex Transition
Journal of Environmental Policy & Planning, 2014Co-Authors: Gerald Berger, Erling Holden, Peter H. Feindt, Frieder RubikAbstract:Sustainable Mobility—Challenges for a Complex Transition Gerald Berger, Peter H. Feindt, Erling Holden & Frieder Rubik a Institute for Managing Sustainability, Vienna University of Economic and Business, Vienna, Austria b Section Communication, Philosophy and Technology, Wageningen University, Hollandseweg 1, Wageningen, The Netherlands c Faculty of Engineering and Sciences, Sogn and Fjordane University College, Sogndal, Norway d Institute for Ecological Economy Research (IOW), Heidelberg, Germany Published online: 25 Sep 2014.
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Achieving Sustainable Mobility: Everyday and Leisure-time Travel in the EU
2007Co-Authors: Erling HoldenAbstract:Contents: Foreword A new imperative for the EU transport policy. Part I The Foundations: If Sustainable development is everything... The Sustainable Mobility area. Part II The Case Studies: The roles of new conventional and alternative technologies The role of public transport The role of green attitudes The role of land-use planning. Part III The Theses and EU Policy Implications: 14 theses of Sustainable Mobility Sustainable Mobility in the European Union Bibliography Index.
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Alternative fuels and Sustainable Mobility: is the future road paved by biofuels, electricity or hydrogen?
International Journal of Alternative Propulsion, 2007Co-Authors: Karl Georg Høyer, Erling HoldenAbstract:This paper compares 16 alternative energy chains in a Well-to-Wheel analysis including three indicators: energy use, emissions of climate gases and emissions of local/regional pollutants. The analysis includes a private car which uses natural gas, biological fuels, electricity and hydrogen, respectively. The analysis shows that an alternative witch scores favourably on one indicator often scores unfavourably on other indicators. Sustainable Mobility, however, requires favourable scores on all indicators. Thus, Sustainable Mobility must combine three different approaches: the efficiency approach - which includes the use of alternative energy - the substitution approach and the reduction approach.
Dirk Lauwers - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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How to Monitor Sustainable Mobility in Cities? Literature Review in the Frame of Creating a Set of Sustainable Mobility Indicators
Sustainability, 2015Co-Authors: Dominique Gillis, Ivana Semanjski, Dirk LauwersAbstract:The role of Sustainable Mobility and its impact on society and the environment is evident and recognized worldwide. Nevertheless, although there is a growing number of measures and projects that deal with Sustainable Mobility issues, it is not so easy to compare their results and, so far, there is no globally applicable set of tools and indicators that ensure holistic evaluation and facilitate replicability of the best practices. In this paper, based on the extensive literature review, we give a systematic overview of relevant and scientifically sound indicators that cover different aspects of Sustainable Mobility that are applicable in different social and economic contexts around the world. Overall, 22 Sustainable Mobility indicators have been selected and an overview of the applied measures described across the literature review has been presented.
Joaquim Borges Gouveia - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Sustainable Mobility - analysis of Sustainable Mobility measures in cities
Social Work, 2010Co-Authors: Joaquim Borges GouveiaAbstract:In interpersonal relationships, Mobility is assumed as a sine qua non condition. It has been hazardous to the environment, the economy, and, consequently, society, to raise Mobility dependence on the existing energy paradigm. The necessity to rethink all Mobility paradigms and to develop more efficient and Sustainable cities began in this context in order to address present societal needs without compromising future generations. In recent years, some of the most valuable tools used in this effort have been Sustainable Mobility plans, which have been adopted in several European cities. These plans are expected to be efficient ways to achieve relevant European goals, such as reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, one of the main causes of climate change. The authors illustrate state of the art Sustainable Mobility plans in three territories, designed to achieve more Sustainable cities in the near future. The authors' main conclusions, in regard to achieving the goal of developing Sustainable cities, are that there is an absence of a standard indicator for Mobility measurement in cities, an important issue to address; it is necessary to use integrated push and pull measures in cities as a method to change people's behavior; and it is important to have a city network relating to best practices in Mobility and urban planning.
Frieder Rubik - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Sustainable Mobility—Challenges for a Complex Transition
Journal of Environmental Policy & Planning, 2014Co-Authors: Gerald Berger, Erling Holden, Peter H. Feindt, Frieder RubikAbstract:Sustainable Mobility—Challenges for a Complex Transition Gerald Berger, Peter H. Feindt, Erling Holden & Frieder Rubik a Institute for Managing Sustainability, Vienna University of Economic and Business, Vienna, Austria b Section Communication, Philosophy and Technology, Wageningen University, Hollandseweg 1, Wageningen, The Netherlands c Faculty of Engineering and Sciences, Sogn and Fjordane University College, Sogndal, Norway d Institute for Ecological Economy Research (IOW), Heidelberg, Germany Published online: 25 Sep 2014.
