Papers by Marjan Khaleghi
Transportation Research Part A-policy and Practice, Mar 1, 2023
International Journal of Architecture and Urban Development, Apr 1, 2017
Fast growing population, excessive expansion of cities, and dominance of automobile in urban life... more Fast growing population, excessive expansion of cities, and dominance of automobile in urban life have troubled cities with complicated traffic problems. In many parts of the world, transport network development has always been considered as a solution for this problem. Apparently, one-dimensional 'traffic solutions' would never thoroughly bring best results as the city and its problems are complicated and interconnected. Although, adding one floor to the existing networks would not necessarily solve traffic congestion. The aim of this paper is to identify the challenges elevated highways especially Sadr highway imposed on adjacent residential neighborhoods, and to provide recommendations mitigating the negative impacts of these challenges in favor of neighbor residents. Among the different challenges, this paper focuses on those which have instant effects on the potential neighborhoods including environmental, safety, and social challenges which affect nearby residents the most. Accordingly, this study provides policies to reduce noise, air and visual pollution, safety and security issues.
Encyclopedia of the UN sustainable development goals, 2020
Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice
Journal of the Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies, 2022
This study aims at investigating the determinants of children's independent mobility from a range... more This study aims at investigating the determinants of children's independent mobility from a range of environmental, psychological, household, and personal levels for the realization of independent walking/cycling and public transport non-school trips in the context of different small towns and rural areas with various size, geographical and physical features. Four hundred and eighty-seven Japanese adolescents of 12-15-year-old and their caregivers participated in the survey. By employing McFadden's discrete choice models, it was found that realizing walking/cycling and public transport trips were significantly related to perceived levels of independent mobility distance, socio-demographic factors, namely children's age, caregivers' occupation/age, number of children/cars per family, and household construct, self-efficacy, social norm/modeling and support, and neighborhood safety. Independent mobility license presented inconsistent associations with such trips. Various geographical/physical contexts showed distinctive associations. This study results can be applied in urban/transport planning to promote independent mobility among children.
International Journal of Architecture and Urban Development, 2017
Fast growing population, excessive expansion of cities, and dominance of automobile in urban life... more Fast growing population, excessive expansion of cities, and dominance of automobile in urban life have troubled cities with complicated traffic problems. In many parts of the world, transport network development has always been considered as a solution for this problem. Apparently, one-dimensional ‘traffic solutions’ would never thoroughly bring best results as the city and its problems are complicated and interconnected. However, adding one floor to the existing networks would not necessarily solve traffic congestion. Therefore the aim of this paper is to identify the challenges elevated highways especially Sadr highway imposed on adjacent residential neighborhoods, and to provide recommendations mitigating the negative impacts of these challenges in favor of neighbor residents. Among the different challenges, this paper focuses on those which have instant effects on the potential neighborhoods including environmental, safety, and social challenges which affect nearby residents the...
Journal of Japan Society of Civil Engineers, 2021
In rural areas of Japan, known for depopulation issues, convenient mobility and accessibility dep... more In rural areas of Japan, known for depopulation issues, convenient mobility and accessibility depend on private cars. This trend has also been a burden for maintaining public transport, which is also vital for nondrivers like children. Hence, local authorities are taking actions to promote public transport among children, specifically for their non-school trips. However, many factors affect the use/choice of public transport for non-school trips among children, which need to be investigated from children’s perspectives. This study focuses on junior high school students (12-14 years) who are less mobile than high school students in Japan’s rural areas. This research aims to uncover the underlying factors affecting their travel behavior for non-school trips. Nineteen focus group volunteers (1st/2nd grade) were recruited from the two junior high schools of the two distinctive areas of Minamiise town in Mie Prefecture. Interviews were conducted in two groups (nine and ten participants/group). A translator and a Japanese researcher were present in both sessions, and the collected interview contents were analyzed qualitatively. In non-school trips, ‘distance,’ ‘parental influence,’ ‘children’s experience,’ ‘having friends as companions,’ and ‘social support’ seemed to be amongst the most critical factors influencing children’s travel behavior. These factors thoroughly affected self-autonomy and children’s confidence in taking active and public transport modes. Physical characteristics of their living areas, such as safety perception, also appeared to be important in shaping a negative attitude towards walking and cycling. As for public transport, the high cost of trips, non-frequent operation, and individuals’ insufficient knowledge of using the service were some of the underlying barriers. Moreover, the authors found a positive relationship between earlier school ending time and more non-school trips on weekdays. Finally, there was a significant difference in public transport usage for non-school trips between the two town areas.
Children’s behavior is different from adults’ behavior which is a result of many direct and indir... more Children’s behavior is different from adults’ behavior which is a result of many direct and indirect variables and characteristics. Hence, analyzing children’s travel behavior and recognizing their actual needs while raising awareness of the latest trends and possibilities through sustainable mobility education (SME) tools and gamification would lead to a productive dialogue between children and practitioners bringing about positive outcomes for both groups; especially in the digital era where Information and Communication Technology has changed and is continuously changing the way we move around and communicate. This paper reviews the existing literature about travel behavior, SME tools and gamification concept from which an integrated framework is inferred. This framework explores the ways children can become agents of change toward sustainable mobility based on their travel needs and how they can take responsibility and get motivated for their travel choices in a long-time proced...
Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, 2019
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Papers by Marjan Khaleghi