The Impact of Built Environment on Low Carbon Travel：A Case Study from China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jiem.202303407

Author(s)

Zhipeng Liu

Affiliation(s)

The Planning and Natural Resources Bureau of Wenjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of the built environment on low-carbon travel behaviors in Panzhihua, a medium-sized city in China, using the Hierarchical Linear Model (HLM). The analysis, based on a survey of residents' travel patterns, reveals an significantly influences travel choices in land use and bus stop density by one standard unit, that is, the likelihood of residents to choose public transportation for commuting increases by 46.24%. Oppositely, residents in densely populated areas are less willing to choose cars in living trips. It suggests the balances between residential density and accessible public transit, which shows the necessary for urban planning. These findings provide valuable insights for public officials to reduce carbon emissions through sustainable urban development strategies.

Keywords

Built Environment, Low Carbon Travel, HLM, Travel Mode

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