Exploring the influences of compact development on zone-based travel patterns: a case study of the Seoul metropolitan area

Viability of compact cities in the post-COVID-19 era: subway ridership variations in Seoul Korea

“…Though polycentricity is loosely defined in literature (Burger and Meijers 2012 ; Veneri and Burgalassi 2012 ), urban spatial structures are characterized as mono- or polycentric based on the number of urban centers and subcenters, which are defined and measured by the number of employers, population and employment density, and more (McDonald 1987 ; Giuliano and Small 1991 ; Riguelle et al 2007 ). In contrast to urban sprawls and compact cities, empirical evaluations of polycentric development demonstrate its association with reduced commute time (Gordon et al 1989 ), lower automobile dependency and increased use of public transit (Park et al 2020 ; Choi et al 2020 ), and improvement in access to public infrastructure and facilities (Decoville and Klein 2020 ). Further, polycentric structure allows efficient concentration of human capital and other resources in multiple locations within dense urban boundaries, which not only improves efficient allocation of resources but also strengthens resiliency of urban systems by dispersing the impact of potential threats (Sharifi 2019 ).…”

Walk this way: Pedestrian accessibility and equity in Barranquilla and Soledad, Colombia

“…An adequate land use mix is vital to enhance the use of active transport (Saelens et al, 2003). Considering that the location of activities plays an essential role in people's mobility and their accessibility to specific opportunities (Choi et al, 2019), land-use distribution can directly influence the desire and ability of individuals and social groups to reach locations and perform activities that ultimately shape travel demand patterns (Ortúzar & Willumsen, 2011). We part from the notion that walking plays an essential role in enabling access to the city, reducing spatial and social inequalities and either bridging or widening gaps across social groups and geographies.…”

Is the Relationship between Transportation and Communications Industries Complementary or Substitutional? An Asian Countries-Based Empirical Analysis Using Input-Output Accounts

“…Importantly, few case studies have contributed to the literature in the Asia context in spite of a growing interest in Asian countries where distinctive travel characteristics (e.g., more transit-oriented attitudes, relatively low usage of automobile) and infrastructure such as well-organized public transit system [21] can be found. Furthermore, it is expected that a global trend of ICT technology will accelerate the growth of the communication market in emerging Asian countries such as China, India, as well as highly developed Asian countries in which ICT has matured considerably.…”