Explanatory Factors of Daily Mobility Patterns in Suburban Areas: Applications and Taxonomy of Two Metropolitan Corridors in Madrid Region

Understanding the characteristics that shape mobility could help to achieve more sustainable transport systems. A considerable body of scientific studies tries determine these at urban level. However, there is a lack analyzing those factors for heterogeneous zones existing in suburbs big cities. The study presented this paper intends fill gap, context two metropolitan corridors Madrid Region. Correlation analyses are used examine how patterns affected by socioeconomic and form variables. Then, cluster analysis carried out classify types we may find suburbs. Results show main leading towards higher car use low density, few local activities, high percentage children, seniors. As variable distance city center, it does not explain use. Moreover, some remote areas have many walking trips. This well understood analysis; far away from center but dense provided for, which work as self-sufficient centers. reinforce theories underlying polycentrism solution sprawl challenge.