Biking and Walking: The Position of Non- Motorised Transport Modes in Transport Systems
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Long run developments such as income growth and urban sprawl lead one to expect a continuous decline of the contribution of non-motorised transport modes to the performance of transport systems. In terms of the total number of trips, non-motorised transport modes have retained high shares, however. The potential of nonmotorised transport modes to contribute to the urban quality of life is increasingly being recognised. In this paper the possibilities of substitution between non-motorised and motorised transport are discussed. In addition, attention is paid to the issue of complementarity between motorised and non-motorised transport modes.
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