GéoProximitéS (Feb 2024)
Développer les mobilités actives chez les jeunes : faire participer les populations et les pouvoirs publics.
Abstract
The Sud Region, in developing its Regional Scheme for Sustainable Development and Equal Territories (SRADDET) in 2017, prioritized shifting the mobility habits of young people. This focus stemmed from their constrained mobility due to transportation modes and the expectation that early mobility changes would have lasting effects. This initiative responds to the evolving urban landscape, where cities have expanded and influenced new practices, notably shifting from pedestrian-friendly to automobile-centric environments. Addressing this shift, authorities seek to encourage modal changes away from car-dependent travel, acknowledging the associated crises and constraints. Collaborative efforts with various stakeholders aim to understand mobility patterns and their territorial impacts. Results suggest promoting active mobility to improve public health, necessitating long-term urban planning strategies favoring compact structures and local infrastructure enhancements like cycling lanes. However, replicating this approach encounters challenges such as population receptivity, local context variations, and political complexities. The unique nature of local contexts highlights the necessity for customized strategies in future urban planning and policymaking endeavors.
