Concerns regarding problematic environmental and social externalities of
mobility have been emerging in car-oriented societies, and sustainability
transformations within the mobility sector are elusive due to increasing
passenger travel activity.
This policy brief highlights the crucial role of understanding diverse mobility lifestyles to enable transitions towards practices of active mobility and reduce car dependency.
Our recommendations include:
– Developing attractive built environments that encourage active mobility.
– Targeting soft policies to nudge various personas towards sustainable behaviors.
– Creation of alternative mobility narratives to inspire change.
– Fostering collaboration between urban planning, transportation, health, and education sectors.
