Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The connection between green commuting and urban design was intimately intertwined in this study. As urbanization progressed, issues such as population growth, housing, transportation, and the environment had become increasingly salient. Green commuting had emerged as a vital strategy to mitigate these challenges and enhance the quality of life for urban residents. This paper elucidated the principles underlying green commuting, highlighting a human-centric approach, the interconnections between public transit, walking, and cycling as modes of travel, and the significance of the digital city paradigm. By examining the transportation systems and urban design methodologies, techniques, and characteristics of Vienna and Copenhagen, the paper delineated the strengths and weaknesses in the development of these cities. It delved into the design approaches and philosophies in green commuting from these two cities that were exemplary and worthy of emulation. The paper proposed potential strategies for green and low-carbon design in future urban transportation, aiming to construct a more ecologically sustainable urban transportation system and infuse new dynamism into urban development.
Author: Zhefei Tang
Institution: Wuhan University of Technology
Language: English
Subfield: Transportation
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4403846603