From the “magic circle” to “automobile dependence”: measurements and political implications

Dupuy, Gabriel

doi:10.1016/s0967-070x(98)00028-6

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“…The notion of car dependence has notably been used alongside similar concepts such as U to stress the positive feedback and the self-reinforcing dynamics of motorisation: in this framework, preconditions for further motorisation (Newman & Kenworthy, 1999;Dupuy, 1999). Similarly , this concept is also used to stress the resistance encountered by policy measures aimed at reducing car use and ownership 2 .…”

Section: The Concept Of Car Dependencementioning

confidence: 99%

“…As Dupuy (1999) argues, the existence of a fundamental gap between the benefits of the automobile system for car users and the situation of non-car users is a crucial driver of the process of car dependence, as it arouses the interest of outsiders who then want to join the system; at the same time, this gap increase , thus having positive feedback on the system itself.…”

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Where Sustainable Transport and Social Exclusion Meet: Households Without Cars and Car Dependence in Great Britain

Mattioli

2014

Journal of Environmental Policy & Planning

102

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A secondary analysis of the British National Travel Survey for the years [2002][2003][2004][2005][2006][2007][2008][2009][2010] shows that the composition of the group of carless households is a good indicator for the level of car dependence in a local area: indeed, while non-car ownership in peripheral and rural areas very often corresponds to a marginal socio-demographic situation, this is less and less true as one moves towards larger urban areas. Similarly, while in sparse areas most households without cars are either virtually immobile or reliant on car lifts, in la between car-owning and carless households is considerably smaller, as the latter are able to use modal alternatives to the car. These findings are interpreted with reference to an integrated theoretical framework, showing how changes in land-use and the environmental and social impacts of increasing motorisation are intimately linked. Notably, the consequences of the self-reinforcing cycle of car dependence on two forms of car-related transport disadvantage (car deprivation and forced car ownership) are highlighted. Overall, the article highlights how the socio-demographic composition and the travel behaviour of carless households vary systematically across different types of area: this has interesting implications for sustainable transport policy and research.

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Section: The Concept Of Car Dependencementioning

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Section: Theoretical Frameworkmentioning

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Where Sustainable Transport and Social Exclusion Meet: Households Without Cars and Car Dependence in Great Britain

Mattioli

2014

Journal of Environmental Policy & Planning

102

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“…The embedded nature of the environment that allows the driver a greater degree of control over the space which they inhabit. This allowance of as a refuge (Featherstone, 2004), as a place of dwelling (Kent, 2015) and as a tool of secession from public space (Henderson, 2006;Mattioli, 2014 (Dupuy, 1999). Secondly, they have the effect of marginalising groups of citizens who cannot attain access to the system, thus limiting their participation within society (Social Exclusion Unit, 2003).…”

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Exploring the expectations of transport professionals concerning the future automobility system: Visions, challenges, and transitions

Morton

Budd

Harrison

et al. 2016

International Journal of Sustainable Transportation

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A mixture of potentially significant changes in technology, commercial structures and social practices are currently entering the automobility system. These changes have the potential to combine together and lead to a substantial shift in the manner in which society fuels, owns and makes use of its cars. This paper reports a research project which made use of focus groups to examine the narratives of British transport professionals concerning forthcoming developments in the automobility system. Specific attention was given to what the expectations for future change in automobility are, if these changes will likely lead to a transition towards a more sustainable system and the manner in which a transition of this nature could be facilitated. The oral testimony offered during the focus groups has been assessed qualitatively using thematic analysis. The results suggest that there is a commonly held view that the automobility system is entering a stage of flux which may lead to considerable changes in system configuration. However, the attainment of a sustainable transition for the system will likely be inhibited by a series of institutional, societal and physical barriers which may restrict system developments.

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“…In most western cities, public transport has now been left with only a small percentage of trips. On the other hand, private automobiles, which offer many positive benefits in the beginning, gradually created too much dependency and became a burden (Dupuy 1999). The use of automobile in most western cities is now not a choice rather a compulsion.…”

Section: Changing the Perception Of Car Versus Public Transportmentioning

confidence: 99%

Promoting Integrated Urban Transport System

Acharya

Morichi

2012

Transport Development in Asian Megacities

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From the “magic circle” to “automobile dependence”: measurements and political implications

Cited by 45 publications

References 17 publications

Where Sustainable Transport and Social Exclusion Meet: Households Without Cars and Car Dependence in Great Britain

Where Sustainable Transport and Social Exclusion Meet: Households Without Cars and Car Dependence in Great Britain

Exploring the expectations of transport professionals concerning the future automobility system: Visions, challenges, and transitions

Promoting Integrated Urban Transport System

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