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This assignment accounts for 60% of the final grade in the course “visions of the city”. The assignment was to describe urban development abroad. I opted for sustainable mobility in Strasbourg. For this, I got an 8.5.

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  • March 27, 2024
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‭Road to Sustainable Mobility: A Strasbourg Perspective‬

‭Introduction‬

‭ limate change remains a pressing issue that is forcing cities worldwide to take action. The‬
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‭emphasis on sustainable development has increased greatly, especially in urban areas, in‬
‭response to this urgent need. Within this spectrum of sustainable development, sustainable‬
‭mobility plays a crucial role. It is essential to examine how cities such as Strasbourg are‬
‭integrating sustainable mobility and why this is so important.‬

‭ ustainable mobility includes the use of modes of transportation that are less harmful to the‬
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‭environment, such as biking, walking, public transportation and electric vehicles.‬
‭Implementing policies and regulations for sustainable mobility includes creating‬
‭environmental zones and subsidizing electric vehicles, along with promoting the use of‬
‭public transportation. These measures are designed to encourage people to choose‬
‭environmentally friendly modes of transportation to reduce air pollution and greenhouse‬
‭gases in urban areas (Miller, P., de Barros, A.G., Kattan, L. et al, 2016).‬
‭With all the concerns about climate change, cities around the world need to embrace‬
‭sustainable mobility solutions as an important part of their urban development plans.‬
‭Therefore, the question that will be central is: What are the mobility developments in‬
‭Strasbourg in terms of sustainability and how are they being integrated?‬

‭ here will be a focus on exploring different aspects of sustainable mobility, looking at the‬
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‭impact of these mobility solutions on urban environments. Moreover, we will use different‬
‭views and theories of thinkers for this purpose. What are the developments? How is it‬
‭applied in practice? Why is this topic so important at this time? To what extent do the‬
‭theories found correspond to the empirical findings in Strasbourg?‬

‭Significance of sustainable mobility‬

‭ cknowledging that transportation has a range of negative impacts, specific attention to‬
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‭environmental, economic and social issues must be included in a definition of sustainable‬
‭transportation and its application to decision-making (Bongardt et al., 2011).‬

‭ he concept of sustainable mobility is closely aligned with Brundtland's vision of sustainable‬
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‭development, which states that development should meet the needs of the present without‬
‭compromising the capabilities of future generations (World‬
‭Commission on Environment and Development, 1987).‬

I‭nspiring definitions include those written by Black (2010). Black suggests that a sustainable‬
‭transportation system is one that applies the Brundtland definition, or simply says,‬
‭"transportation that meets the present mobility and transportation needs without‬
‭compromising the ability of future generations to meet those needs."‬

, ‭ egative impacts include: environmental (increased pollution), loss of economic productivity‬
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‭and social impacts (effects on human health and equity) (Miller, P., de Barros, A.G., Kattan,‬
‭L. et al, 2016). See Table 1 drawn by Litman and Burwell (2006) for the effects of‬
‭transportation.‬




‭Views/theories thinkers‬

"‭ Buchanan, warned of the potential damage that growth in car ownership and car use could‬
‭do with further urban growth" (Meurs, & Stelling, 2015). His insights highlight the importance‬
‭of an integrated approach to sustainable mobility, combining various measures to improve‬
‭air quality and reduce the impact of traffic on the environment. Measures he identifies are‬
‭aimed at improving air quality and focus on cleaner fuels, more fuel-efficient vehicles,‬
‭efficient vehicle use, and changes in the extent of car use in cities. Environmental zoning‬
‭implies that there is a maximum amount of traffic the city can accommodate.‬

‭ ustainable mobility has emerged as a response to growing concerns about climate change,‬
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‭air pollution and traffic congestion, which have a direct impact on urban areas worldwide.‬
‭The development of sustainable mobility is driven by the desire to improve the quality of life‬
‭in cities, combining economic, environmental and social aspects.‬
‭A fundamental concept that fits with sustainability on transportation is the triple bottom line,‬
‭or the 3 Ps. The 3 Ps: people, planet and prosperity provide a healthy relationship between‬
‭economic progress, quality of life and ecological carrying capacity (Carton, & van de Laak, &‬
‭Wiering 2015).‬


‭ efebvre adds a sociological dimension by emphasizing that sustainable mobility is not only‬
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‭a technical issue but also a socio-political one (Lefebvre, 1996). Whereas Buchanan warns‬
‭of the potential damage of unbridled urban growth, Lefebvre places the development of‬
‭sustainable mobility within the broader context of social justice and equity. While Buchanan‬
‭focuses on environmental standards and traffic management, Lefebvre emphasizes‬
‭participation, empowerment and inclusiveness in the development of mobility solutions.‬
‭Where Brundtland defines sustainable development as meeting the needs of the present‬
‭without compromising the opportunities of future generations, Lefebvre adds a dimension by‬
‭emphasizing that sustainable mobility must also strive for social justice and equity.‬

‭ efebvre's vision of sustainable mobility offers a critical perspective that allows cities to‬
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‭pursue a more inclusive and democratic approach to mobility. His focus on participation and‬
‭social justice calls for a rethinking of traditional approaches to urban planning and‬
‭development that focus on the needs and interests of all residents (Kramers, 2023) .‬

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