All Outputs (50)

A future beyond the car? Editorial introduction (2012)
Journal Article
Melia, S. (2012). A future beyond the car? Editorial introduction. World Transport Policy and Practice, 17(4), 3-6

Carfree, low-car - what's the difference (2011)
Journal Article
Melia, S., Parkhurst, G., & Barton, H. (2011). Carfree, low-car - what's the difference. World Transport Policy and Practice, 16(2), 24-28

The paradox of intensification (2011)
Journal Article
Melia, S., Parkhurst, G., & Barton, H. (2011). The paradox of intensification. Transport Policy, 18(1), 46-52. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2010.05.007

Urban intensification as part of a smart growth strategy can facilitate low-energy transport modes and reduce overall car use, with benefits to the global environment, but evidence suggests the effect will be less than proportional. Hence, in locatio... Read More about The paradox of intensification.

The paradox of intensification (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Melia, S. (2010, December). The paradox of intensification. Presented at Centre for Transport and Society Winter Conference, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK

Intensifying cities, increasing their population density, reduces overall car use with benefits to the global environment, but also increases concentrations of traffic, worsening local conditions, unless it is accompanied by constraints on car owners... Read More about The paradox of intensification.

Carfree, low car - what's the difference? (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Melia, S. (2010, October). Carfree, low car - what's the difference?. Paper presented at European Transport Conference, Glasgow, Scotland

This paper aims to propose a definition and typology of carfree development and to assess the benefits and problems associated with it. It aims to contrast these with the concept and practice of ‘low car’ development. Through a review of the litera... Read More about Carfree, low car - what's the difference?.

Potential for carfree development in the UK (2009)
Thesis
Melia, S. Potential for carfree development in the UK. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/989644

Rising car ownership and use has been associated with: pollution, resource depletion, waste of land, social exclusion and health problems. Carfree development is a relatively recent response to these problems in urban areas. There are several examp... Read More about Potential for carfree development in the UK.

Does traffic really disappear when roads are closed?
Conference Proceeding
Melia, S., & Calvert, T. (2021). Does traffic really disappear when roads are closed?.

This article describes two studies which aimed to explore the impacts of pedestrianisation or road closures on traffic displacement, travel behaviour and the phenomenon of ‘disappearing traffic’. The first study surveyed residents whose travel route... Read More about Does traffic really disappear when roads are closed?.

Potential for carfree development in the UK
Presentation / Conference
Melia, S. Potential for carfree development in the UK. Paper presented at 42nd Universities Transport Study Group Conference, Plymouth, UK

This paper aims: to propose a definition and typology of carfree development, to assess the benefits and problems associated with it, to assess the potential demand for ‘European style’ carfree housing in the UK and the circumstances under which it m... Read More about Potential for carfree development in the UK.

Students car use and its effect on environmental attitudes
Working Paper
Melia, S. Students car use and its effect on environmental attitudes. Bristol

This study concerns the relationship between students’ travel behaviour and their attitudes towards environmental issues. Previous studies have shown car use correlated with attitudes towards climate change, and with attitudes towards various policy... Read More about Students car use and its effect on environmental attitudes.

Evaluation of Brighton old town street improvements 2013-15
Report
Melia, S., & Shergold, I. Evaluation of Brighton old town street improvements 2013-15

In 2013, Brighton and Hove Borough Council commissioned the Centre for Transport and Society (CTS) at the University of the West of England (UWE) to evaluate the planned Old Town Traffic Improvement Scheme. Following a public consultation and a plan... Read More about Evaluation of Brighton old town street improvements 2013-15.