Sustainable urban mobility in Istanbul: Challenges and prospects

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on travel behavior in Istanbul: A panel data analysis

“…Subsequent to the halt in normal everyday life caused by the pandemic and based on the concerns on the hygiene and social distancing, many people favored the use of private cars over public transportation and other shared modes. On the other hand, for many years, there has been a debate on how to sustain urban mobility ( Bertolini, le Clercq, & Kapoen, 2005 ; Foltynova, Vejchodska, Rybova, & Kveton, 2020 ; Greene & Wegener, 1997 ; Shakibaei, Alpkokin, & Gunduz, 2011 ) where many studies concluded that transportation decision-making should be more reflective of sustainability issues and quality of life in cities, since most cities in developing and developed countries are facing escalating motorization and mobility demands ( Canitez, Alpkokin, & Topuz-Kiremitci, 2020 ; Goldman & Gorham, 2006 ). However, apart from the increasing tendency to use private car, the pandemic has contributed to the recognition of the importance of the active mode of transportation (e.g.…”

Revealing Urban Activity Patterns Around Metro Stations through Social Media Network Data

“…One of these projects is to expand the rail system network aiming to make it the city's transportation system's backbone. The extension of Istanbul's metro system is transforming the city's transportation infrastructure and signi cantly in uences the city's urban development [37].…”

Transition to Electric Mobility in India: Barriers Exploration and Pathways to Powertrain Shift through MCDM Approach

“…1 [ 17 ]. Developing nations such as India and Brazil have shown significant growth in the EV sector although their sales volumes are incomparable with the top three entities within this market [ 18 ]. EV markets in these countries thrive off of the steep demand for two-wheelers and for commercial vehicles aiming for propulsion based on alternative sources [ 19 , 20 ].…”