Urban Road Pricing as a Determinant Measure of Sustainability and Competitiveness in Urban Transport: A Study Applied to Madrid

Authors

  • Juan Muñoz Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
  • Francisca Anguita Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4067/S0250-71612018000100053

Keywords:

mobility, urban sustainability, urban transportation

Abstract

Urban road pricing is a highly contributory measure to improve sustainability in transport in the area of large cities. This article provides an assessment and analysis of changes in the mobility behavior of the citizens of Madrid as a result of the implementation of a hypothetical toll in the city center. According to the results obtained through a population survey of 1,298 citizens, the study concludes that the application of this measure would provide a significant reduction in car use, a considerable increase in the use of public transport and other sustainable modes (walking or cycling) and a significant reduction of urban congestion in the city center and its surroundings, which would help to achieve greater sustainability in transport for the region as a whole.

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Published

2018-01-02

How to Cite

Muñoz, J., & Anguita, F. (2018). Urban Road Pricing as a Determinant Measure of Sustainability and Competitiveness in Urban Transport: A Study Applied to Madrid. Revista EURE - Revista De Estudios Urbano Regionales, 44(131). https://doi.org/10.4067/S0250-71612018000100053

Issue

Vol. 44 No. 131 (2018)

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