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Historical Insights into CO 2 Emission Dynamics in Urban Daily Mobility: A Case Study of Lyon’s Agglomeration

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  • Sami Jarboui

    (Applied College, Shaqra University, Al Quwayiyah 19257, Saudi Arabia
    Economics and Management Laboratory (LEG), Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Sfax, Airport Road Km 4, Sfax 3018, Tunisia
    Transport, Urban Planning and Economics Laboratory (UMR5593), ENTPE-University of Lyon, 2 rue Maurice Audin, 69518 Vaulx-en-Velin CEDEX, France)

  • Louafi Bouzouina

    (Transport, Urban Planning and Economics Laboratory (UMR5593), ENTPE-University of Lyon, 2 rue Maurice Audin, 69518 Vaulx-en-Velin CEDEX, France)

  • Hind Alofaysan

    (Department of Economics, College of Business Administration, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia)

Abstract

CO 2 emissions from urban daily mobility play a major role in both environmental degradation, rising economic costs, and sustainability. Reducing these emissions not only advances environmental sustainability but also fosters economic development by enhancing public health, lowering energy consumption, and alleviating the financial strain caused by climate change. Understanding the dynamics of CO 2 emissions from urban daily mobility provides valuable historical insights into environmental impacts and economic costs tied to urban development. This study takes a historical perspective, examining changes in CO 2 emissions associated with daily mobility in the Lyon agglomeration across two decades, drawing on data from the 1995 and 2006 household travel surveys. Our findings reveal that individual factors such as gender, age, employment status, and income significantly influence CO 2 emissions, with males and full-time workers exhibiting higher emissions. Furthermore, household characteristics, including size and vehicle ownership, are critical in shaping emission levels, while urban form variables such as population density and mixed land use demonstrate a negative correlation with emissions, highlighting the importance of urban planning in mitigating CO 2 output. The analysis emphasizes that greater accessibility and proximity to essential services are vital in reducing individual emissions. Based on these insights, we discuss the implications for policy design, suggesting targeted strategies to enhance urban mobility, improve public transport accessibility, and promote sustainable urban development. Finally, we outline directions for future research to further explore the intricate relationship between urban characteristics and emissions, ultimately aiming to contribute to the development of effective climate policies.

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  • Sami Jarboui & Louafi Bouzouina & Hind Alofaysan, 2024. "Historical Insights into CO 2 Emission Dynamics in Urban Daily Mobility: A Case Study of Lyon’s Agglomeration," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(22), pages 1-22, November.
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