Envisioning sustainable urban mobility in Dublin: Stakeholder perspectives and system dynamics
As Dublin is a city grappling with traffic congestion, insufficient transport infrastructure and population growth, it requires a strategic overhaul to foster a resilient, accessible, and environmentally friendly mobility ecosystem. Through 50 semi-structured interviews and a robust thematic analysi...
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| description | As Dublin is a city grappling with traffic congestion, insufficient transport infrastructure and population growth, it requires a strategic overhaul to foster a resilient, accessible, and environmentally friendly mobility ecosystem. Through 50 semi-structured interviews and a robust thematic analysis approach, this study explores the challenges and solutions to realising a sustainable mobility future for the city. A comprehensive understanding of stakeholders’ views on current challenges, opportunities and the overall direction of transport policy and practice was examined, including the role of technology and community involvement. Seven themes were identified: policy and governance; community and stakeholder participation; infrastructure and resource allocation; innovation and adaptive strategies; data-driven and evidence-based approaches; operational efficiency and effectiveness; and environmental sustainability and health. This paper further investigates these themes and their interconnections using a systems thinking approach, revealing a complex web of feedback loops and leverage points that shape the urban mobility landscape. Our findings highlight the critical role of integrated policy frameworks, community engagement, technological innovations, and a multidisciplinary approach in transitioning towards a more sustainable, efficient, and inclusive urban mobility system. By mapping the intricate interactions between these themes, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of the systemic changes required to enhance sustainable urban mobility in Dublin and offers insights that could inform policy and practice in other urban contexts facing similar challenges. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e6247b3233334bae93e4da96db03f3ed2025-08-20T02:37:05ZengElsevierTransportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives2590-19822024-11-012810128010.1016/j.trip.2024.101280Envisioning sustainable urban mobility in Dublin: Stakeholder perspectives and system dynamicsMary Faherty0Gavin McArdle1Pavlos Tafidis2School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy, University College Dublin, IrelandSchool of Computer Science, University College Dublin, Ireland; Corresponding author at: School of Computer Science, University College Dublin, Ireland.School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy, University College Dublin, Ireland; School of Civil Engineering, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomAs Dublin is a city grappling with traffic congestion, insufficient transport infrastructure and population growth, it requires a strategic overhaul to foster a resilient, accessible, and environmentally friendly mobility ecosystem. Through 50 semi-structured interviews and a robust thematic analysis approach, this study explores the challenges and solutions to realising a sustainable mobility future for the city. A comprehensive understanding of stakeholders’ views on current challenges, opportunities and the overall direction of transport policy and practice was examined, including the role of technology and community involvement. Seven themes were identified: policy and governance; community and stakeholder participation; infrastructure and resource allocation; innovation and adaptive strategies; data-driven and evidence-based approaches; operational efficiency and effectiveness; and environmental sustainability and health. This paper further investigates these themes and their interconnections using a systems thinking approach, revealing a complex web of feedback loops and leverage points that shape the urban mobility landscape. Our findings highlight the critical role of integrated policy frameworks, community engagement, technological innovations, and a multidisciplinary approach in transitioning towards a more sustainable, efficient, and inclusive urban mobility system. By mapping the intricate interactions between these themes, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of the systemic changes required to enhance sustainable urban mobility in Dublin and offers insights that could inform policy and practice in other urban contexts facing similar challenges.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590198224002665Sustainable mobilityUrban mobilitySystem designThematic analysisStakeholder engagementTransport policy |
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| title | Envisioning sustainable urban mobility in Dublin: Stakeholder perspectives and system dynamics |
| title_full | Envisioning sustainable urban mobility in Dublin: Stakeholder perspectives and system dynamics |
| title_fullStr | Envisioning sustainable urban mobility in Dublin: Stakeholder perspectives and system dynamics |
| title_full_unstemmed | Envisioning sustainable urban mobility in Dublin: Stakeholder perspectives and system dynamics |
| title_short | Envisioning sustainable urban mobility in Dublin: Stakeholder perspectives and system dynamics |
| title_sort | envisioning sustainable urban mobility in dublin stakeholder perspectives and system dynamics |
| topic | Sustainable mobility Urban mobility System design Thematic analysis Stakeholder engagement Transport policy |
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