Exploring the use of spatial metrics to identify urban mobility environments

  • Julio Alberto Soria-Lara Ámsterdam Institute for Social Science Research (AISSR) Departamento de Geografía y Ordenación del Territorio Universidad de Zaragoza
  • Aldo Arranz López Departamento de Geografía y Ordenación del Territorio Universidad de Zaragoza
  • Francisco Aguilera Benavente Departamento de Geología, Geografía y Medio Ambiente Universidad de Alcalá de Henares
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_AGUC.2014.v34.n2.47077
Keywords: Sustainable, metropolitan, spatial metrics, Light Rail train

Abstract

Achieving sustainable development outcomes in urban transport planning has contributed to developed new concepts orientated towards linking land use and transport system. In this context, the novel concept of “mobility environments” appears having successful applications in daily practice. This paper aims to gain insight into exploring useful tools in defining the spatial dimension of “mobility environments”. To address this, a research methodology based on using spatial metrics through moving window has been developed. This methodology measures different spatial characteristics of a set of “mobility environments” previously defined in Metropolitan Area of Granada (Spain). Then, an analysis based on a Mann-Whitney U test. Obtained results reveal the initial exploration of unstudied research field with potential to link land use and transport system.

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Published
2014-11-03
How to Cite
Soria-Lara J. A., Arranz López A. y Aguilera Benavente F. (2014). Exploring the use of spatial metrics to identify urban mobility environments. Anales de Geografía de la Universidad Complutense, 34(2), 185-208. https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_AGUC.2014.v34.n2.47077
Issue
Vol. 34 No. 2 (2014)
Section
Studios and Research

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