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Problems with Implementation of Sustainable Urban Mobility in Selected Polish Cities

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  • Piotr Szagała

    (Faculty of Civil Engineering, Institute of Roads and Bridges, Warsaw University of Technology, Al. Armii Ludowej 16, 00-637 Warsaw, Poland)

  • Andrzej Brzeziński

    (Faculty of Civil Engineering, Institute of Roads and Bridges, Warsaw University of Technology, Al. Armii Ludowej 16, 00-637 Warsaw, Poland)

  • Tomasz Dybicz

    (Faculty of Civil Engineering, Institute of Roads and Bridges, Warsaw University of Technology, Al. Armii Ludowej 16, 00-637 Warsaw, Poland)

  • Piotr Olszewski

    (Faculty of Civil Engineering, Institute of Roads and Bridges, Warsaw University of Technology, Al. Armii Ludowej 16, 00-637 Warsaw, Poland)

  • Beata Osińska

    (Faculty of Civil Engineering, Institute of Roads and Bridges, Warsaw University of Technology, Al. Armii Ludowej 16, 00-637 Warsaw, Poland)

Abstract

The concepts of sustainable development and later sustainable mobility were used as principal ideas to formulate transport policies for Polish cities since the early 1990s. This paper aims to review the implementation of these policies over the past 30 years. It presents changes and developments in urban transport systems in selected Polish cities, together with shifts in the travel behavior of their residents. A major factor contributing to the increase in car travel is the growing rate of motorization. The current state of urban transport subsystems—including public transport, road networks, parking, and pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure—is examined. Additionally, related issues such as spatial planning, road safety, and air pollution are discussed. Although most city councils have adopted sustainable mobility policies, their implementation remains unsatisfactory. The paper concludes with insights from nearly three decades of experience, highlighting obstacles that hinder the achievement of intended goals, such as the lack of national legislation and guidance on sustainable urban mobility planning and limited political backing. However, two recently adopted national strategic documents offer hope for progress in addressing sustainable mobility challenges.

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  • Piotr Szagała & Andrzej Brzeziński & Tomasz Dybicz & Piotr Olszewski & Beata Osińska, 2024. "Problems with Implementation of Sustainable Urban Mobility in Selected Polish Cities," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(24), pages 1-25, December.
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