Resources
16/07/2026
Academic Research
Walking environments for transit access: Travelers’ perspectives
Academic abstract
Efforts to address urban transport and sustainability challenges have increased interest in walking as a form of transport. Organisations such as the World Health Organisation and t...
16/07/2026
Academic Research
Exploring walking distances to access Public Transport
Academic abstract
A shift from private motorised transport to more active transportation can, among other things, deliver significant health benefits. The main disadvantage of active transport (in...
14/07/2026
Case Study
Evaluation of Urban Accessibility Through Geomarketing Techniques: Case Study in Valencia (Spain)
Urban accessibility is a key factor in the development of sustainable cities, ensuring that residents can efficiently reach essential services such as public transportation, healthcare facilities,...
14/07/2026
Case Study
Air Quality Geospatial Analysis in Vulnerable Areas – Valencia (Spain)
Air pollution is a critical environmental and public health issue, particularly in urban areas where high population densities and traffic emissions exacerbate air quality problems. This case study in...
14/07/2026
Case Study
Evaluating Environmental Equity in Valencia Using High‑Resolution Data
Urban environmental equity is a growing concern for policymakers seeking to ensure sustainable and inclusive cities. This study develops a methodology to evaluate environmental equity at an urban leve...
10/07/2026
Academic Research
Evaluating Environmental Equity in Valencia Using High‑Resolution Data
Academic abstract
Detecting vulnerable areas with poor environmental conditions is crucial for sustainable urban development. This study develops a methodology to identify vulnerable neighbourhoods a...
10/07/2026
Academic Research
Decarbonization Potential in Valencia’s Mobility Sector with Spatial Analysis
Academic abstract
This study proposes novel strategies for tailoring messages that encourage walking, intended for integration into travel‑planning tools, Mobility‑as‑a‑Service (MaaS) platfor...
09/07/2026
Case Study
A prototype walking wayfinding system for London
Case‑study description
Back in 2007, walking accounted for 80% of trips under a mile and was the main way in which public transport was accessed in London, with 36% of all walking trips aiming to a...
07/07/2026
Policy Briefs
CIVITAS Inspiration on Public Transport: Preparedness for future shocks and disruptions with climate-resilient systems
This brief focuses on how European cities can strengthen preparedness for future shocks and disruptions by building climate-resilient public transport systems. It starts from the premise that public t...
07/07/2026
Policy Briefs
CIVITAS Inspiration on Public Transport: Improving Smart Transfers at Local Mobility Hubs
This brief focuses on “smart transfers” at local mobility hubs - the seamless, data‑driven coordination of passenger movement between transport modes such as buses, trains, bikes, e‑scooters a...
07/07/2026
Policy Briefs
CIVITAS inspiration on public transport: Improving digital accessibility to public transport for people with disabilities
This CIVITAS brief addresses a growing public transport challenge: as ticketing, journey planning and passenger information become increasingly digital, people with disabilities can still be excluded...
07/07/2026
R&I Results
Know Your Customer: Enhanced Awareness of Travel Patterns and Preferences
This brief explains how the UPPER project is strengthening understanding of travel patterns and preferences to support public transport planning. It starts from the observation that, while public tran...
07/07/2026
Policy Briefs
Keeping it Fare: How to Make Public Transport Fares Affordable
This policy brief takes on one of the most pressing challenges facing the public transport sector today: how to ensure services remain financially sustainable while keeping fares accessible and afford...
07/07/2026
Policy Briefs
Net-Zero Mobility: Social Considerations for Limiting Private Vehicle Access
Public transport is essential for access to jobs, education, healthcare, and other services, and plays a key role in preventing social exclusion and economic hardship. In the move towards net-zero, ma...
06/07/2026
Policy Briefs
Improving Attractiveness & Retention of Staff in Public Transport: Recommendations to the Sector
This policy brief addresses the urgent staff shortages within the public transport sector, presenting six recommendations to improve labour retention and attract new talent. As PT systems expand to me...
03/07/2026
Tool
CE4CE Circular Economy Best Practices – Public Transport Knowledge Hub
Tool objective
The CE4CE (Circularity for Public Transport) knowledge platform provides curated best‑practice examples of circular‑economy methods and innovative solutions within public‑t...
21/01/2026
Guideline Framework
Guidance on Car‑Restrictive Measures for Urban Mobility Planning
This framework offers a structured approach for evaluating and implementing non‑economic, physical measures that reduce car use and promote sustainable travel in urban areas. Developed by Norcon...
21/01/2026
Academic Research
Dementia‑Friendly Transport and Universal Design
This report investigates travel experiences and barriers faced by people living with dementia in Norway, focusing on how universal‑design principles can be extended to improve cognitive accessibil...
16/01/2026
Academic Research
Is It Really Too Far to Walk? Overestimating Walk Times and Distances Reduces Walking
This study surveyed 1 297 participants at seven locations in New Jersey to examine how perceived distances and walk times influence walking behaviour. Respondents consistently overestimated bot...
16/01/2026
Academic Research
Perception of Waiting Time at Transit Stops and Stations
Waiting time is a major source of dissatisfaction for transit users. This study investigates how specific stop‑ and station‑level amenities influence passengers’ perceived waiting time. Using re...
10/12/2025
Academic Research
Accessibility Inequality Across Europe: A City Comparison of 15‑Minute Pedestrian Accessibility
The study examines disparities in pedestrian accessibility across 585 European cities (population ≥ 100 000) using the 15‑minute‑city framework, which requires key destinations to be reach...
10/12/2025
Academic Research
Transit‑Oriented Development, Integration of Land Use and Transport, and Pedestrian Accessibility in Lisbon
The paper investigates Transit‑Oriented Development (TOD) in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area by integrating land‑use and transport planning through an enhanced node‑place model that incorporates pe...
10/12/2025
Academic Research
Walking as a Service – Does It Have Legs?
The paper introduces the concept of Walking as a Service (WaaS), arguing that pedestrian navigation delivered via smartphones (e.g., Google Maps) can become a genuine mobility service. Walking offe...
10/12/2025
Academic Research
Pedestrian Mobility in Mobility‑as‑a‑Service (MaaS): Sustainable Value Potential and Policy Implications in the Paris Region
Walking remains largely overlooked in current MaaS solutions, yet it holds considerable promise for fostering sustainable travel behaviours and reducing private‑car reliance. This study examines how...