Smarter Travel, car restriction and reticence: Understanding the process in Ireland’s active travel towns

Lambe, Barry; Murphy, Niamh; Bauman, Adrian

doi:10.1016/j.cstp.2017.02.003

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“…Underestimation of the environmental and health benefits of active travel initiatives may be compounded by the frequently-cited expectation of negative economic effects. Qualitative interviews from multiple countries before and after the implementation of active travel initiatives show that retail traders strongly associate the presence of car parking spaces with turnover (Crane et al, 2016;Ferster et al, 2021;Field et al, 2018;Lambe et al, 2017;Wild et al, 2018). As outlined in Section 2, such concerns regarding retail turnover do not align with the empirical evidence.…”

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confidence: 98%

“…The majority are case studies conducted in areas where active travel schemes either have been implemented or are at the proposal stage. Some studies have sought to understand public opposition through interviews and surveys with small samples of opponents, planners, and stakeholders (Field et al, 2018;Lambe et al, 2017;Parajuli, 2018;Vreugdenhil & Williams, 2013). The majority do so after the implementation of a scheme through interviews (Field et al, 2018;Melia & Shergold, 2018) or field surveys Castillo-Manzano et al, 2014;Larson et al, 2016;Noland et al, 2022;O'Connor & D'Arcy, 2021).…”

Section: Public Responsementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Other studies have recorded public expectations before implementation and attitudes after implementation, again through interviews (Crane et al, 2016;Halden, 2013;Lambe et al, 2017) or field surveys (Halden, 2013;Melia & Shergold, 2018).…”

Section: Public Responsementioning

confidence: 99%

“…As outlined in Section 2, such concerns regarding retail turnover do not align with the empirical evidence. For example, while car drivers may spend more per trip, cyclists tend to spend more frequently, which can lead to higher accumulated spend over time (Lambe et al, 2017;Volker & Handy, 2021). Reported opposition from residents typically cites concerns about the local economy too, but also often highlights concerns around traffic safety (Crane et al, 2016;Field et al, 2018;Vreugdenhil & Williams, 2013;Wild et al, 2018) and expected increases in traffic congestion.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Active travel infrastructure design and implementation: Insights from behavioural science

Timmons¹,

Andersson²,

McGowan³

et al. 2023

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Replacing car travel with walking and cycling lowers emissions, improves air quality and makes communities healthier. Rates of active travel typically increase when dedicated infrastructure is implemented. But policymakers in multiple countries regularly contend with two obstacles: designing infrastructure that people will make use of and securing public support for implementation. This paper reviews and synthesises relevant research from behavioural science that shed light on how these two obstacles can be overcome. We find that research on moderators of the success of active travel initiatives points to the importance of connectivity and safety perceptions, particularly among women and older adults. We then review empirical findings on how to design active travel infrastructure to ensure both safety and perceptions of safety, which are influenced by design decisions. With respect to public support, we review research from behavioural economics and psychology that may help to counter misperceptions of the effects of active travel infrastructure. We also draw on evidence regarding support for climate policy and opinion formation more generally. The paper offers an evidence-based guide for policymakers to design and implement active travel infrastructure, seen through the lens of behavioural science. It also highlights fruitful avenues for future research.

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Active travel infrastructure design and implementation: Insights from behavioral science

Timmons,

Andersson,

McGowan

et al. 2024

WIREs Climate Change

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Replacing car travel with walking and cycling is at the core of the shift to healthier and more sustainable societies. Implementing dedicated infrastructure is a common measure to achieve this aim. But policymakers in multiple countries regularly contend with two obstacles: designing infrastructure that people will make use of and securing public support for implementation. We review and synthesize relevant research from behavioral science that sheds light on how to overcome these two obstacles. Given available literature, we focus on cycling infrastructure. We find that research on moderators of the success of active travel initiatives points to the importance of proximity, connectivity, and safety perceptions, particularly among women, older adults and children. We review empirical findings on which design elements make infrastructure both safe to use and perceived as safe. With respect to public support, we summarize common concerns and review research from behavioral economics and psychology that may help to counter misperceptions of the effects of active travel infrastructure. We also draw on evidence regarding support for climate policy and opinion formation more generally. The paper offers an evidence‐based guide for policymakers to design and implement active travel infrastructure, seen through the lens of behavioral science. It also highlights fruitful avenues for future research.This article is categorized under: Perceptions, Behavior, and Communication of Climate Change > Behavior Change and Responses The Carbon Economy and Climate Mitigation > Policies, Instruments, Lifestyles, Behavior Policy and Governance > Governing Climate Change in Communities, Cities, and Regions

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Smarter Travel, car restriction and reticence: Understanding the process in Ireland’s active travel towns

Cited by 10 publications

References 21 publications

Using Behavioural Science to Design and Implement Active Travel Infrastructure: A Narrative Review of Evidence

Using Behavioural Science to Design and Implement Active Travel Infrastructure: A Narrative Review of Evidence

Active travel infrastructure design and implementation: Insights from behavioural science

Active travel infrastructure design and implementation: Insights from behavioral science

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