The movement of people and goods within urban areas.
Urbanization: The process of human migration from rural to urban areas and the resulting increase in the proportion of a population living in urban areas.
Transportation: The movement of people and goods from one place to another, including modes of transportation such as cars, buses, trains, and bicycles.
Infrastructure: The underlying physical structures and facilities necessary for the functioning of a city, including roads, bridges, water and sanitation systems, and public spaces.
Environmental impacts of mobility: The effect of mobility on the surrounding environment, including air pollution, noise pollution, and the impact of transportation infrastructure on natural resources.
Accessibility: The ease with which individuals can access goods, services, and amenities within a city, including access to public transportation and the availability of pedestrian infrastructure.
Equity and social justice: The distribution of resources and opportunities within a city, including issues related to accessibility, affordability, and discrimination based on race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status.
Health and well-being: The impact of living in urban areas on physical and mental health, including the impact of mobility on physical activity and access to health care.
Urban design and planning: The process of designing and planning the layout of cities, including transportation systems, public spaces, and urban infrastructure.
Land-use and zoning: The regulation of the use and development of land within a city, including restrictions on the placement of certain types of infrastructure and the allocation of space for certain uses such as residential, commercial, or industrial.
Technology and innovation: The use of technology to improve mobility within urban areas, including the development of smart cities and the integration of technology into transportation infrastructure.
Daily Mobility: Refers to the routine and regular movements of people within and around urban areas for activities related to work, school, shopping, and leisure.
Commuting Mobility: Refers to the daily movement of people from their place of residence to their place of work or study, and back.
Residential Mobility: Refers to the movement of people from one residential area to another for various reasons, such as changes in housing needs, family status, or employment.
Occupational Mobility: Refers to the movement of people between different workplaces or occupations, often driven by changes in the labor market, employment opportunities, and career aspirations.
Social Mobility: Refers to the movement of people between social classes, often measured in terms of income or education levels, and achieved through factors such as job promotions, educational achievement, and upward social relationships.
Gender Mobility: Refers to the movement of women and men within and between different job sectors and occupations, as well as social and economic roles and activities, which vary according to gender norms and expectations.
Spatial Mobility: Refers to the movement of people and goods over space and time, including travel, transportation, and migration, often involving various modes of transportation such as cars, trains, and planes.
Global Mobility: Refers to the movement of people across national and international borders, driven by factors such as tourism, migration, and global job opportunities.
Virtual Mobility: Refers to the use of digital technologies such as social media, online collaboration, and telecommuting, to enable people to access information and communicate with others without physical movement.
Access Mobility: Refers to the ability of people to reach desired destinations or activities, often affected by factors such as transportation infrastructure, land use patterns, and social and economic inequality.