Publications
Patterns of car dependency of metropolitan areas worldwide: Learning from the outliers Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Despite the development of alternative modes of urban transport, the private car is still the most popular transport option in many regions around the world. Various spatial and socio-economic characteristics of metropolitan areas (MAs) seem to be generally correlated with levels of car use, and thus with car dependency. In this research, we study car dependency in a subgroup of global MAs, that are characterized profiles of car dependency, ...
“That’s not feasible without a car”: An exploration of car-dependent practices Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Car dependency and Urban Form Vrije Universiteit Brussel
In this editorial of the thematic issue on car dependency and urban form, we provide a concise bibliometric overview that examines the prevalence of the concept of car dependency in relation to the built environment. Furthermore, we delve into the prior call for papers and analyse how the various contributions align with the theme. Subsequently, we present an inclusive review of the 11 distinct contributions, employing a classification ...
Exploring the Importance of Social and Ecological Criteria in Cost-Benefit Analysis of Transport Projects in Belgium and the Netherlands Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Car dependency beyond land use: Can a standardized built environment indicator predict car use? Vrije Universiteit Brussel
In June 2019, the government of the Flemish Region (Belgium) launched the “mobility score,” a standardized built environment indicator that informs citizens in Flanders about the walking or cycling accessibility from their dwelling to a range of basic amenities and public transport stops. The development of the mobility score was developed to be a tool to raise awareness of the environmental impact of travel. Against this backdrop, this paper ...
Perceived car dependence and multimodality in urban areas in Flanders (Belgium) Vrije Universiteit Brussel
The advanced producer services complex as an obligatory passage point: Evidence from rent extraction by investment banks Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Advanced producer services have long been theorized as pivotal in organizing the global economy. Finance takes centre stage in the advanced producer services complex as orchestrator of global flows, particularly in underwriting investment and evaluating corporate performance. The ascent of financialized globalization raises the suspicion that key advanced producer services act as rent-extracting ‘obligatory passage points’ in the ...