How Mobility-as-a-service affects Land Use
By bundling multiple modes into one interface and payment scheme, Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) can both induce mode shift [1] and generate new trips [2], which has implications for urban land use. Early research suggests that those most likely to use MaaS services are those who already use public transit frequently [3]. However, price structure specifics, like the number of discounted rides, geofencing, and unlimited options, can determine MaaS user mode choice [4], which can then impact congestion and parking demand. MaaS schemes that incentivize private auto drivers to switch to public transit may ease parking demand and congestion, but schemes that incentivize the switch to services like ride-hail or carshare may exacerbate congestion. MaaS services may also induce mode changes from active transportation modes like biking and walking towards public transit and ride-hail [1], with unclear implications for congestion and use of infrastructure like bike lanes and sidewalks. Future research should consider the impact of MaaS on parking demand in dense urban areas.
References
A.-M. Feneri, S. Rasouli, and H. J. P. Timmermans, “Modeling the effect of Mobility-as-a-Service on mode choice decisions,” Transp. Lett., vol. 14, no. 4, pp. 324–331, Apr. 2022, doi: 10.1080/19427867.2020.1730025.
P. Labee, S. Rasouli, and F. Liao, “The implications of Mobility as a Service for urban emissions,” Transp. Res. Part Transp. Environ., vol. 102, p. 103128, Jan. 2022, doi: 10.1016/j.trd.2021.103128.
G. Smith, D. A. Hensher, C. Ho, and C. Balbontin, “Mobility-as-a-Service users: insights from a trial in Sydney,” Eur. Transp. Res. Rev., vol. 15, no. 1, p. 40, Oct. 2023, doi: 10.1186/s12544-023-00612-2.
C. Q. Ho, C. Mulley, and D. A. Hensher, “Public preferences for mobility as a service: Insights from stated preference surveys,” Transp. Res. Part Policy Pract., vol. 131, pp. 70–90, Jan. 2020, doi: 10.1016/j.tra.2019.09.031.
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Note: Mobility COE research partners conducted this literature review in Spring of 2024 based on research available at the time. Unless otherwise noted, this content has not been updated to reflect newer research.