Speed Limits or Parking Bans: Which Policy Best Transforms Streets for Walking and Cycling?
2026 (English)In: The 17th International Conference on Ambient Systems, Networks and Technologies Networks, ANT/ the 9th International Conference on Emerging Data and Industry 4.0, EDI40, Elsevier BV , 2026, Vol. 280, p. 953-958Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]
This research investigates the effects of parking management and speed management policies on walkability and bikeability in the Dutch cities of Amersfoort and Zwolle using scenario simulation. Starting from the two macro groups of policies, four scenarios were created: current conditions, parking removal, speed reduction, and comprehensive redesign. Findings suggest that while broad city-level transformation is limited when applying single policies, important neighbourhood-scale improvements emerge. The interplay between street design, greenery, presence of water, and parking-related hazards significantly shapes the measured indicators. Combined policy packages, rather than isolated interventions, produce the strongest effects. The study additionally reflects on the methodological strengths and limitations for policy scenario simulation finding it a promising instrument.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier BV , 2026. Vol. 280, p. 953-958
Series
Procedia Computer Science, ISSN 1877-0509
Keywords [en]
Active mobility, Bikeability, Integrated policies, Policy scenario simulation. Parking management, Speed reduction, Walkability
National Category
Other Social Sciences not elsewhere specified
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-384738DOI: 10.1016/j.procs.2026.04.120Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-105042486603OAI: oai:DiVA.org:kth-384738DiVA, id: diva2:2083705
Conference
17th International Conference on Ambient Systems, Networks and Technologies Networks, ANT, 9th International Conference on Emerging Data and Industry 4.0, EDI40, Istanbul, Turkey, April 14-16, 2026
Note
QC 20260702
2026-07-022026-07-022026-07-02Bibliographically approved