Improving sustainable mobility in university campuses: the case study of Sapienza University

Sgarra, Veronica; Meta, Eleonora; Saporito, Maria Rosaria; Persia, Luca; Usami, Davide Shingo

doi:10.1016/j.trpro.2021.12.015

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“…The survey reveals that travel between home and campus primarily involves the use of various modes of transportation, with motorcycle taxis being the favored single mode. This pattern differs significantly from that in high-income countries (HICs), especially in Europe, where public transport is more commonly used by students, partly due to its greater availability [6,8,14]. This is also distinct from a case study in China, where the majority of students preferred walking or cycling, depending on the distance [10].…”

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“…Recognizing the necessity for sustainable transportation solutions for students, research into the commuting behaviors of university students has been gaining interest, including both high-income countries (HICs) [3,[6][7][8][9]] and low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) [10][11][12][13]. A recent investigation involving 28 LMICs, which examined adolescent active travel to schools, identified considerable diversity and heterogeneity among the LMICs studied, highlighting the need for context-specific research within these countries.…”

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“…This gives prominence to the need for additional research that is customized to particular countries or regions with analogous cultural attributes. For example, evidence suggests that most university students in some HICs, like countries in Europe, travel to school using public transport and engage in more active modes of travel such as cycling [6,8,14]. Nonetheless, such insights may not be pertinent to some LMICs, such as Cameroon, where the infrastructure for public transport and cycling lanes is virtually non-existent.…”

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Assessment of Sustainable Mobility Patterns of University Students: Case of Cameroon

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The transition to sustainable mobility is a recognized socio-economic and environmental challenge, particularly among young adults. In addressing the gap in the literature on young adults’ travel behaviors, especially in Cameroon, this paper investigates the transport mode choices, influencing factors, and barriers to sustainable mobility of students at the National Advanced School of Public Works, Yaoundé (NASPW). Data were collected through online questionnaires with 360 valid responses. Findings revealed that most students used multiple modes of transport for commuting, with moto-taxis being the most common. Accessibility, vehicle speed, and flexibility appeared as the most important reasons for the preferred transport modes, while driver’s license possession, safety perceptions, speed, and proximity were significant predictors for mode choice. Demographic factors were found to influence transport preferences, with distinct clusters prioritizing different aspects. Barriers to public transport were primarily long waiting times and congestion, while active mobility was hindered by distance, infrastructure, and weather. The usage of public transportation was encouraged by its affordability and reduced travel time, whilst active options were preferred due to cost savings and health benefits. To promote sustainable mobility for campus travel, it is crucial to encourage active modes, develop mass transport systems, and raise awareness through symposia and conferences among students and staff.

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Assessment of Sustainable Mobility Patterns of University Students: Case of Cameroon

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“…In general, the mobility patterns of students commuting to universities are often not thoroughly studied. While there is some research on this topic for High-Income Countries (HICs) [3,[5][6][7][8] it remains under-researched for Low-and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), with only a few studies identified [9,10]. The most recent research, which covered 28 LMICs, focused on adolescent active travel to schools but did not explore public transport or the barriers and factors affecting sustainable transport [10].…”

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“…Additionally, it is important to note that the findings from HIC studies are likely not directly transferable to the context of LMICs, highlighting the necessity for further research that is tailored to LMIC. For example, studies show that most university students in HICs commute to school by public transport and active modes like cycling [5,7,11]. However, knowledge on this may not be relevant for some LMICs (like Cameroon) where public transport infrastructures and cycling lanes are nearly non-existent.…”

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Assessment of Sustainable Mobility Patterns of University Students and Staff: Case of a LMIC

Fondzenyuy,

Jackai II,

Tezong

et al. 2024

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The transition to sustainable mobility is a recognized socio-economic and environmental challenge, particularly among young adults in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This paper addresses the lack of comprehensive research on mobility patterns for LMICs by examining the travel patterns of students, staff, and lecturers at the National Advanced School of Public Works, Yaoundé (NASPW) to understand transport mode choices and barriers to the use of public and active transport modes. Data was collected through online questionnaires from 425 participants. Findings revealed that most students (27.5%) used multiple modes of transport, with moto-taxis being the most common (21%). Lecturers primarily used private cars (50%), while staff relied on taxis or multiple modes (33%). Accessibility, vehicle speed, and flexibility appeared as the most important reasons for the preferred modes of transport. Barriers included long waiting times and traffic congestion for public transport, and distance and inadequate infrastructure for active mobility. The usage of public transportation was encouraged by its affordability and reduced travel time, whilst active options were preferred due to their cost savings and health benefits. To promote sustainable mobility for campus travel, it is crucial to encourage active modes, develop mass transport systems, and raise awareness through symposiums and conferences among students and staff.

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Improving sustainable mobility in university campuses: the case study of Sapienza University

Cited by 12 publications

References 7 publications

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