Pedestrian mobility environments: a review of approaches, factors and influence

Abstract

Pedestrians play an important role in the urban mobility system, as walking is the most fundamental mode of transportation, and is used to connect with other modes of transportation. Furthermore, pedestrian mobility has a strong relationship with the built environment, thus conforming what is known as pedestrian mobility environments or pedestrian environments. In this way, it is necessary to achieve a better understanding of the factors that encourage people to walk as a form of viable transportation in the city, and improve the quality of mobility when pedestrians attempt to access central urban areas, public places or public transport hubs. With this objective in mind, the paper evaluates the most common analyses regarding pedestrian mobility, through a review of specialized references in the literature, including the factors considered in these references, and the various dimensions and valuations involved in the decisions by the population to opt for walking as a preferred mode of transportation.