This Turkish case study examines the challenges and solutions of rural sustainable mobility programmes. Limited infrastructure, scattered people, and socio-economic restrictions might hamper sustainable transportation practises in rural areas. This research identifies these barriers and proposes sustainable mobility alternatives for rural communities. The mixed-methods study includes qualitative interviews and on-line surveys with important stakeholders, data analysis, and field observations. Findings show that rural sustainable transportation requires a diverse strategy. This involves customising infrastructure, boosting accessibility and connection, integrating transportation modes, and improving public transit. To influence rural dwellers’ behaviour, sustainable mobility knowledge and education are crucial. The case study emphasises the importance of local communities, stakeholders, and policymakers in planning and decision-making. Funding, policy changes, and rural mobility project sustainability depend on government, non-governmental, and private sector collaboration. This study expands sustainable transport knowledge by evaluating rural mobility difficulties and strategies. This research helps policymakers, researchers, and practitioners design and implement sustainable mobility strategies in similar settings, promoting environmentally friendly and comprehensive transport systems in rural regions, especially in Turkiye.
Overcoming Barriers to Implementing Sustainable Mobility Strategies in Rural Areas: A Case Study in Turkiye
Lect.Notes Mobility
Transport Research Arena Conference ; 2024 ; Dublin, Ireland April 15, 2024 - April 18, 2024
Transport Transitions: Advancing Sustainable and Inclusive Mobility ; Kapitel : 56 ; 402-408
19.07.2025
7 pages
Aufsatz/Kapitel (Buch)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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