You are currently on the new version of our website. Access the old version .

Urban Science, Volume 9, Issue 4

April 2025 - 48 articles

Cover Story: As cities transition toward sustainable mobility, shared micromobility is reshaping urban transport. This study analyzes over 900,000 trips made in Košice, Slovakia—one of the first studies of its kind focused on a mid-sized Central European city. Using spatial analysis tools including Kernel Density and Nearest Neighbor Ratio, the study reveals how shared bikes, e-scooters, and e-mopeds support first/last mile connectivity. Clustering occurs near public transport stops, pedestrian zones, and universities. A shift from bikes to e-scooters enabled usage in hilly, peripheral areas. While shared micromobility has grown significantly, its strong seasonality poses a challenge for transport planning, especially in winter, when air pollution peaks. View this paper
  • Issues are regarded as officially published after their release is announced to the table of contents alert mailing list .
  • You may sign up for email alerts to receive table of contents of newly released issues.
  • PDF is the official format for papers published in both, html and pdf forms. To view the papers in pdf format, click on the "PDF Full-text" link, and use the free Adobe Reader to open them.

Articles (48)

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,998 Views
20 Pages

This study investigates the effects of events in the New Zealand city of Christchurch’s Central Business District (CBD) on pedestrian movements over the period from 2018 to 2020. Christchurch represents an ideal example of how contemporary urba...

  • Hypothesis
  • Open Access
1,160 Views
22 Pages

This study investigates the role of innovation in shaping economic growth across the heterogeneous landscape of the European Union (EU). Through a detailed analysis at the NUTS-3 level, it identifies regions characterized by sustained and above-avera...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,992 Views
39 Pages

The Zaatari Camp in Jordan exemplifies how Syrian refugees transform a planned grid settlement into an organic urban environment through socio-spatial adaptation, reflecting their cultural identity and territorial practices. This study investigates t...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
4,196 Views
36 Pages

Urbanization is a global trend that continues to grow, leading to an increasing number of people to live in cities. This rapid expansion creates challenges such as traffic congestion, environmental pollution, and the need to ensure high living standa...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,746 Views
20 Pages

Rapid urbanization has led to significant demographic shifts and environmental challenges worldwide, with a growing portion of the urban population living in slums. This study investigates the impact of an urban slum upgrading program on pro-environm...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,906 Views
20 Pages

Validating Pedestrian Infrastructure Data: How Well Do Street-View Imagery Audits Compare to Government Field Data?

  • Sajad Askari,
  • Devon Snyder,
  • Chu Li,
  • Michael Saugstad,
  • Jon E. Froehlich and
  • Yochai Eisenberg

Data on pedestrian infrastructure is essential for improving the mobility environment and for planning efficiency. Although governmental agencies are responsible for capturing data on pedestrian infrastructure mostly by field audits, most have not co...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,027 Views
23 Pages

Busy Urban Soundscape Underwater: Acoustic Indicators vs. Hydrophone Data

  • Kamil Monastyrski,
  • Grzegorz Chrobak,
  • Rengin Aslanoğlu,
  • Jacob Wilkerson and
  • Jan K. Kazak

Urban noise pollution extends into aquatic environments, influencing underwater ecosystems. This study examines the effectiveness of acoustic indicators in characterizing urban underwater soundscapes using hydrophone recordings. Three indices, the Ac...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
5,544 Views
17 Pages

Public Perceptions of Urban Green Spaces: Effects on Physical and Mental Health

  • Regina Veckalne,
  • Asomkhodja Saidkhodjaev and
  • Tatjana Tambovceva

Urban green spaces are essential for promoting public health by encouraging physical activity, reducing stress, and enhancing overall well-being. However, the perception and utilization of these spaces vary based on socio-demographic factors and urba...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,533 Views
15 Pages

Understanding cycling mobility is essential for developing sustainable urban transport policies. However, variations in data collection methods and a lack of standardized approaches hinder comprehensive analysis and evidence-based decision-making. Th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,355 Views
20 Pages

Identifying Priority Areas for Planning Urban Green Infrastructure: A Fuzzy Artificial Intelligence-Based Framework

  • Leonardo Massato Nicacio Nomura,
  • Adriano Bressane,
  • Vitoria Valente Monteiro,
  • Inara Vilas Boas de Oliveira,
  • Graziele Ruas,
  • Rogério Galante Negri and
  • Alexandre Marco da Silva

Urban green infrastructure (UGI) plays a key role in fostering sustainability, resilience, and ecological balance in cities. However, the task of identifying priority areas for UGI implementation remains complex due to the multifactorial nature of ur...

of 5

Get Alerted

Add your email address to receive forthcoming issues of this journal.

XFacebookLinkedIn
Urban Sci. - ISSN 2413-8851