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- PostResidential parking practice - The role of housing companies in stimulating a transition towards sustainable mobility solutions(2017) Andersson, Anton; Chatzouli, Vasiliki; Chalmers tekniska högskola / Institutionen för energi och miljö; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Energy and EnvironmentThis thesis has been conducted in an innovative educational setting, that of the Challenge Lab at Chalmers University of Technology where students are equipped with tools and methods in order to identify 21st century sustainability challenges (Part I) and try to tackle them (Part II). The subject of mobility attracted our interest as a field with serious challenges but also great momentum. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), car-sharing initiatives and other innovative business models are disrupting the transport sector. Urban developers in Gothenburg try to face the shortage of land in order to respond to the increasing demand for housing. Parking is considered the unstudied link between transportation and land use. Therefore, this study addresses ① What are the drivers and barriers to a transition towards a parking practice with lower parking rates? and ② How can housing companies play a role in stimulating a transition towards sustainable mobility solutions? To address these questions, interviews were conducted with 12 professionals from housing companies, property developers, mobility providers, consultants and researchers. Further, a survey was run in order to identify tenants’ perception and understanding of the issues related to mobility and parking, as well as their openness to change. These methods were followed by a dialogue amongst 10 relevant stakeholders. The multi-level perspective was adopted to allow for data understanding and categorisation. The method of backcasting contributed to demonstrate a way of co-creating a strategy for approaching a desirable future. The results of this thesis illustrate a rigid sociotechnical system with inflexible policies, unfair parking prices and the lack of a common vision amongst stakeholders. To overcome these barriers some niche level activities are recommended. First, we have identified a need to create a common vision amongst relevant triple helix actors (public, private sector and academia) to be able to provide guidance for a transition. Furthermore, housing companies should experiment with innovative concepts via demonstration programs. The existence of broader networks or coalitions and the assurance of continuity in the monitoring, evaluation and assessment of these processes is essential for the success of such measures.
- PostStrategies for increasing urban cycling - The case of Gothenburg(2017) Dalmaz, Adnan Barkin; Moshe Hilke, Johannes Benjamin; Chalmers tekniska högskola / Institutionen för energi och miljö; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Energy and EnvironmentAs the world is experiencing a fast-paced urbanisation, the demand for urban mobility is increasing. This raises the question of how to organise a functioning transportation system. The elements of such a system include a combination of public transportation services, active mobility solutions such as walking and cycling, and personal vehicles. To assess the performance of a transport system, ecological, economical, societal, and well-being criteria can be applied. The purpose of this thesis is to provide guidelines for scaling up the modal share of cycling in Gothenburg area. To pursue this goal, the impacts of cycling regarding the aforementioned criteria are investigated and a framework to increase its modal share is provided. This is supported by the following research questions: • In which cases does cycling pose an advantage for the users over other modes of transportation? • What are the potential barriers and drivers for scaling up cycling? – Where are they located in the multilevel design model and how do they influence each other? • Which initiatives need to be taken in order to support the intention of upscaling cycling? Under the methodological umbrella of backcasting and the multilevel design model, the following research activities are executed; literature review on urban transportation, quantitative analysis of travel statistics, interviews with end users who cycle as their main mode of transportation (or are considering it), and lastly a co-creative solution development with mobility professionals. The results of the research activities include the criteria for future urban mobility, impacts of cycling on the aforementioned criteria, the extents of potential target groups; barriers and drivers for a transition towards cycling as part of active mobility; as well as a plan providing concrete actions to be performed in order to ensure this process. The results are designed to assist the implementation of the Gothenburg cycling strategy for 2025. In conclusion, three different areas need to be looked into to increase the number of cyclists and the modal share of cycling: Firstly, focusing on communicating the advantages of cycling, in particular the positive impacts on the physical and mental well-being. Secondly, lowering the entry threshold for noncyclists in order to enable them to experience the positive effects and support a shift from other modes of transportation towards cycling. Last but not least, making sure that cycling remains convenient for those who are using this mode of transportation by providing suitable infrastructure.
- PostUnlocking the transformative potential of Agenda 2030(2018) Messaritou, Georgia; Johansson, Linnea; Chalmers tekniska högskola / Institutionen för rymd-, geo- och miljövetenskap; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Space, Earth and Environment