Part 1: Long-term impacts of COVID-19 on mobility and travel behaviour

The book COVID-19: Implications for Policy and Planning,Volume Eleven in the Advances in Transport Policy and Planning series, covers new advances in the field, including the impact of COVID-19 on teleworking, retail, equity implications, older adults' mobility, and public transport. It also outlines the window of opportunity for the low carbon transition in transport and examines the impacts of the pandemic on micromobility, ride-sourcing services, and long-distance travel.

Format: Hardback
Length: 158 pages
Publication date: 22 August 2023
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching implications for policy and planning, as highlighted in the latest volume of the Advances in Transport Policy and Planning series, COVID-19: Implications for Policy and Planning, Volume Eleven. This comprehensive volume presents a wealth of insightful chapters on diverse and valuable topics, including:

Impact of COVID-19 on teleworking: This chapter explores the transformative effects of the pandemic on remote work, examining the challenges and opportunities it has brought to individuals, organizations, and the wider economy.

Retail after COVID: Impacts on accessibility: This chapter examines the impact of COVID-19 on retail accessibility, particularly for vulnerable populations, and explores strategies to address these challenges.

Equity implications of older adults' mobility in South Asia in the aftermath of COVID-19: A conceptual framework and literature review: This chapter examines the equity implications of older adults' mobility in South Asia in the aftermath of COVID-19, highlighting the need for inclusive and accessible transport systems.

COVID-19 and public transport response and challenges: This chapter explores the challenges faced by public transport systems in responding to the pandemic, including reduced ridership, safety concerns, and the need for innovative solutions.

Outlining the window of opportunity for the low carbon transition in transport: A review of impacts on walking practices in the COVID-19 pandemic: This chapter examines the potential for the low carbon transition in transport to be accelerated by the pandemic, highlighting the impacts on walking practices and the opportunities for promoting active mobility.

Additional sections cover the Impact of COVID-19 on micromobility, Examining the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on ride-sourcing services: Findings from a literature review and case study, COVID-19 and long-distance travel, and much many policy and planning considerations.

This volume provides a comprehensive and up-to-date examination of the impacts of COVID-19 on transport policy and planning, offering valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers alike. It serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the challenges and opportunities posed by the pandemic and to develop effective strategies for responding to them.

Weight: 386g
Dimension: 158 x 240 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780443186202