Urban sprawl and travel to work: the case of the metropolitan area of Madrid

Authors

Juan Carlos García-Palomares

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

3-2010

Subject Area

land use - urban sprawl, mode - subway/metro, place - urban, ridership - commuting

Keywords

metropolitan areas, urban sprawl, commuting, Madrid

Abstract

The relationships between urban sprawl and journey to work in the metropolitan area of Madrid are analysed. Three elements of urban sprawl are addressed (metropolitan expansion, low-density and work and leisure facilities in suburban areas) and are related to the main characteristics of mobility (flow networks, mode-choice, and travel times). The conclusion reached is that the elements defining the new metropolitan morphology are related to an unsustainable mobility model, which increases commuter numbers, distances, and car use.

Rights

Permission to publish the abstract given by Elsevier, copyright remains with them.

Comments

Journal of Transport Geography Home Page: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/09666923

Recommended Citation

Garcia-Palomares, J.C. (2010). Urban sprawl and travel to work: the case of the metropolitan area of Madrid. Journal of Transport Geography, Vol. 18, (2), Pp. 197-213.