Urban sprawl and travel to work: the case of the metropolitan area of Madrid

The relationships between urban sprawl and journey to work in the metropolitan area of Madrid are analysed. Three elements of urban sprawl are addressed (metropolitan expansion, low-density and work and leisure facilities in suburban areas) and are related to the main characteristics of mobility (fl...

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Published in:Journal of transport geography 2010-03, Vol.18 (2), p.197-213
Main Author: García-Palomares, Juan Carlos
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Commuting
Geography
Journeys
Madrid
Metropolitan areas
Morphology
Networks
Suburban areas
Transport
Urban sprawl
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Summary:The relationships between urban sprawl and journey to work in the metropolitan area of Madrid are analysed. Three elements of urban sprawl are addressed (metropolitan expansion, low-density and work and leisure facilities in suburban areas) and are related to the main characteristics of mobility (flow networks, mode-choice, and travel times). The conclusion reached is that the elements defining the new metropolitan morphology are related to an unsustainable mobility model, which increases commuter numbers, distances, and car use.
ISSN:0966-6923
1873-1236
DOI:10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2009.05.012