COVID-19 and transport: Findings from a world-wide expert survey

被引:226
作者
Zhang, Junyi [1 ]
Hayashi, Yoshitsugu [1 ]
Frank, Lawrence D. [2 ]
机构
[1] Hiroshima Univ, Grad Sch Adv Sci & Engn, Grad Sch Int Dev & Cooperat, Mobil & Urban Policy Lab, Higashihiroshima, Japan
[2] Chubu Univ, Ctr Sustainable Dev & Global Smart City, Kasugai, Aichi, Japan
基金
日本学术振兴会; 日本科学技术振兴机构;
关键词
COVID-19; Public health; Pandemics; Expert survey; Transport sector; Impacts; Measures; Lifestyles; Society; PUBLIC TRANSPORT; PASSENGER TRANSPORT; CLIMATE-CHANGE; POLICY-MAKING; PERCEPTIONS; BUS; CHALLENGES; EUROPE; TRAVEL; DECARBONISATION;
D O I
10.1016/j.tranpol.2021.01.011
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
Impacts of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the transport sector and the corresponding policy measures are becoming widely investigated. Considering the various uncertainties and unknowns about this virus and its impacts (especially long-term impacts), it is critical to understand opinions and suggestions from experts within the transport sector and related planning fields. To date, however, there is no study that fills this gap in a comprehensive way. This paper is an executive summary of the findings of the WCTRS COVID-19 Taskforce expert survey conducted worldwide between the end of April and late May 2020, obtaining 284 valid answers. The experts include those in the field of transport and other relevant disciplines, keeping good balances between geographic regions, types of workplaces, and working durations. Based on extensive analyses of the survey results, this paper first reveals the realities of lockdowns, restrictions of out-of-home activities and other physical distancing requirements, as well as modal shifts. Experts? agreements and disagreements to the structural questions about changes in lifestyles and society are then discussed. Analysis results revealed that our human society was not well prepared for the current pandemic, reaffirming the importance of risk communication. Geographical differences of modal shifts are further identified, especially related to active transport and car dependence. Improved sustainability and resilience are expected in the future but should be supported by effective behavioral intervention measures. Finally, policy implications of the findings are discussed, together with important future research issues.
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