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Green mobility and well-being

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  • Echeverría, Lucía
  • Gimenez-Nadal, J. Ignacio
  • Molina, José Alberto

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In recent years, efforts to promote alternative and greener modes of transport have been aimed at boosting sustainable economic growth. The question of mode choice calls for an analysis of how different modes of transport relate to the well-being of users. We use the UK Time Use Survey (UKTUS) from 2014 to 2015, and examine data on self-reported enjoyment during travel, as a measure of experienced well-being. We estimate Random Effects regressions for each travel category, finding that, in comparison to driving by car, active transport is related to higher levels of well-being during travel, while using public transport is associated with lower levels of well-being in certain trips. The results show that active transport is related to higher levels of well-being on a daily basis and across different travel purposes. Our evidence suggests a need to develop strategies to effectively promote mobility by active modes of transport, improving the daily experience of public transport users.

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  • Echeverría, Lucía & Gimenez-Nadal, J. Ignacio & Molina, José Alberto, 2022. "Green mobility and well-being," Nülan. Deposited Documents 3754, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Sociales, Centro de Documentación.
    • Handle: RePEc:nmp:nuland:3754
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    1. José Ignacio Giménez-Nadal & José Alberto Molina & Jorge Velilla, 2024. "The daily mobility of older adults: Urban/rural differences in ten developed countries," The Annals of Regional Science, Springer;Western Regional Science Association, vol. 72(1), pages 141-161, January.
    2. Belloc, Ignacio & Gimenez-Nadal, José Ignacio & Molina, José Alberto, 2024. "Weather Conditions and Physical Activity: Insights for Climate Emergency Policies," GLO Discussion Paper Series 1385, Global Labor Organization (GLO).
    3. Echeverría, Lucía & Gimenez-Nadal, José Ignacio & Molina, José Alberto, 2021. "Carpooling: User Profiles and Well-being," IZA Discussion Papers 14736, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA).
    4. Lucía Echeverría & J. Ignacio Gimenez-Nadal & José Alberto Molina, 2026. "Commuting in dual-earner households: international gender differences with time use surveys," Review of Economics of the Household, Springer, vol. 24(1), pages 303-325, March.
    5. Echeverría, Lucía & Gimenez-Nadal, J. Ignacio & Molina, José Alberto, 2022. "Active commuting and the health of workers," Nülan. Deposited Documents 3778, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Sociales, Centro de Documentación.
    6. Huimin Jia & Yanqiu Wu, 2024. "RETRACTED ARTICLE: Sustainable energy utility investment role in energy transformation progress: case of Mongolia," Economic Change and Restructuring, Springer, vol. 57(2), pages 1-16, April.
    7. Dolado, Marina, 2025. "El impacto del teletrabajo en el bienestar laboral: Evidencia para Alemania [The impact of telework on occupational well-being: Evidence from Germany]," MPRA Paper 123489, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    8. Giménez-Nadal, José Ignacio & Molina, José Alberto & Velilla, Jorge, 2025. "Pro-environment attitudes and worker commuting behavior," Economic Analysis and Policy, Elsevier, vol. 86(C), pages 1967-1986.
    9. Salvatierra, Alba, 2024. "Efectos del teletrabajo en el bienestar psicológico y la satisfacción laboral: El caso de Suecia [Effects of teleworking on psychological well-being and job satisfaction: The case of Sweden]," MPRA Paper 123028, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    10. Felipe Calvo, David, 2024. "Efectos psicológicos del teletrabajo sobre los trabajadores: Evidencia en España [Psychological Effects of Teleworking on Employees: Evidence from Spain]," MPRA Paper 122797, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    11. Giménez-Nadal, José Ignacio & Molina, José Alberto & Velilla, Jorge, 2022. "School commuting behaviors: A time-use exploration," GLO Discussion Paper Series 1194, Global Labor Organization (GLO).
    12. José Ignacio Giménez-Nadal & Lucía Echeverría & Alberto Molina, 2023. "Citizen security and urban commuting in Latin America," Urban Studies, Urban Studies Journal Limited, vol. 60(13), pages 2585-2611, October.
    13. Gutiérrez, Antonio, 2022. "Movilidad urbana y datos de alta frecuencia [Urban mobility and high frequency data]," MPRA Paper 114854, University Library of Munich, Germany.

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    • R4 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Transportation Economics
    • J22 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Time Allocation and Labor Supply

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