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Tunnels in the urban fabric: balancing connectivity and safety

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores the balance between connectivity and safety in urban tunnels, analysing their criminogenic characteristics using Geographical Information Systems (GIS), regression models, and police data from Stockholm, Sweden. The findings reveal that 86% of police-recorded incidents in tunnels are concentrated in 2% of the tunnels, and these mostly concern vandalism. Inner-city tunnels and those near metro stations are the most crime-prone, except for cycleway tunnels, while violence is concentrated in tunnels near sports arenas. Designing short tunnels, encouraging community participation in reporting criminal activities, and reinforcing maintenance efforts are essential for promoting tunnel safety.

Source: Urban Planning and Transport Research

DOI: 10.1080/21650020.2024.2431514

Authors: Vania Ceccato, Ioannis Ioannidis, Marcus Felson

Institutions: KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Texas State University

Language: English

Topic: Crime Patterns and Interventions

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,165