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Human-electric hybrid vehicles: Implications of new non-auto mobility options for street design and policy in the Vancouver region

Human-electric hybrid vehicles: Implications of new non-auto mobility options for street design and policy in the Vancouver region

New mobility options create opportunities to address enduring challenges in the transport sector related to traffic congestion, air pollution, climate change, public health, energy consumption, and more. At the same time, they present new challenges to urban transport systems where there is already competition for space and access among road users, which can spill over […]
Perceptions of Comfort and Safety for Non-Motorized Road User Interactions in Vancouver

Perceptions of Comfort and Safety for Non-Motorized Road User Interactions in Vancouver

This study examined different perspectives on pedestrian and cyclist interactions on city streets in Vancouver. We investigated systematic differences in the perceptions of interactions among stakeholders using semi-structured interviews and video review by community stakeholders, transportation professionals, and the general public. Dimensions of interaction severity were considered and contrasted, including yielding compliance, traveller comfort, and and […]