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作者

Fitwi Wolday

来源

CITIES,Vol.133,Issue1,Article 104050

语言

英文

关键字

Built environment;Travel attitude;City-centre structure;Facility distribution

作者单位

Institute of Transport Economics, Gaustadalléen, 21 0349 Oslo, Norway;Institute of Transport Economics, Gaustadalléen, 21 0349 Oslo, Norway

摘要

Densification is the key intervention strategy proposed in the urban sustainability planning literature. Nevertheless, the blueprint for action is still vague, and especially so in small cities. Is, for example, the premise for and reward of densification relatively transferable between city scales? In addition, does difference in centre structures and distribution of facilities in small cities have an implication for active travel? By focusing on three Norwegian small cities, this paper addresses how built environment and attitudes influence active travel behaviour in small cities with different centre structures. Using descriptive statistics, ANOVA test and negative binomial regression on survey data, the paper finds that attitude towards active travel as well as accessibility significantly influence walk/bike trip frequency. Moreover, variation in small-city centre structure has an important implication for active travel but the effect varies between facility types.