The importance of sustainable urban mobility in shaping the quality of life of the inhabitants of functional urban areas
The importance of sustainable urban mobility in shaping the quality of life of the inhabitants of functional urban areas
Author(s): Dorota PerłoSubject(s): National Economy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu w Białymstoku
Keywords: quality of life; sustainable urban mobility; soft model, urban functional area
Summary/Abstract: Purpose – The aim of this article is to examine the impact of sustainable urban mobility on the quality of life of inhabitants of functional urban areas. A thesis has been posed about the important relationship between them.Research method – The article uses the method of soft modelling, which enables the study of the relationships between the hidden variables. Statistical data used in the empirical study concerns the Bialystok Functional Area.Results – As a result of the conducted research and analyses, key determinants of sustainable urban mobility and quality of life were determined, the most important threats related to environmental degradation were identified as well as innovative solutions for sustainable urban mobility that should be implemented in order to effectively manage resources and protect them for the future generations were found.Originality / value – Key research results can be useful in the process of developing Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans.
Journal: Optimum. Economic Studies
- Issue Year: 102/2020
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 91-108
- Page Count: 18
- Language: English
