The psychology behind sharing Although sharing seems natural among immediate family and friends, the rise of online networks and social media has provided a means for sharing to be extended beyond the limits of people we…
The psychology of sustainable mobility People’s behaviour patterns are guided by three goals: gain, hedonic and normative. The potential solutions for resolving the conflicts between the three types of goals include making sustainable mobility less threatening for…
The psychology behind sharing Although sharing seems natural among immediate family and friends, the rise of online networks and social media has provided a means for sharing to be extended beyond the limits of people we…
Future mobility: flexible, borrowed and mixed The opportunity to use a car without owning one is now a reality and fits in with the ethos of younger generations that place less status on vehicle ownership. In light of…
Future mobility and the new power of places As people’s perception of space and place change, is it true that in future the spaces between buildings will be more important than the spaces within them? There is the possibility that…
Social conformity and mobility choices Habit is a very strong force in resisting change even where the argument for behavioural change is compelling. The advertising industry claims that reliance on awareness raising of a product or service…
Can my mobility define what people think of me? The image people present on you can lead to a single person having multiple identities in mutually exclusive communities. Mobility possessions is one way of influencing personal identity and in the modern,…
Policy advice & legal and regulatory hurdles for AVs Vehicle automation may facilitate more efficient traffic demand management. However, there is a case that the application of automation toward more socially desirable objectives, such as reducing the need to travel and…
Perspectives on the future of the car The market sale of autonomous vehicles is in the foreseeable future and is expected to be commonplace by 2030. Industry experts believe that autonomous vehicles have the potential to solve a range…
Multi-Modal Mobility Given the growing demand for mobility, it appears that society seeks greater variety and responsiveness in mobility forms. For mixed mobility models to work best, we need a seamless transition between modes.…
Mobility with a buzz – e-mobility With foreseen reductions in the prices of electric vehicle batteries, rising fuel prices, improved battery ranges and the propagation of charging infrastructure, it is expected that electro mobility will become more attractive…
Bicycle Sharing – about, types, pros and cons Bikesharing schemes enable users to access bikes on an as-needed basis in urban areas. This can facilitate the use of cycling rather than other non-sustainable modes of transport. Bike sharing stations are…