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The compulsive habit of cars

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: The car dependence of people living in contemporary cities is a major concern for policy makers, who often find it difficult to persuade people into more sustainable transport modes. By contrast, recent insights from neuroscience have shown that a broad spectrum of behaviors can become habitual and, thus, resistant to change. Here, we outline the potential of collaboration between neuroscience and human geography aiming at a better understanding of habits that determine everyday commuting routines.

Source: Trends in Cognitive Sciences

DOI: 10.1016/j.tics.2014.01.008

Authors: Yavor Yalachkov, Marcus J. Naumer, Anna Plyushteva

Institutions: Goethe University Frankfurt, University College London

Language: English

Topic: Transportation Planning and Optimization

Subfield: Transportation

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,992