Patterns in the mobility and ownership of private cars and alternative transport modes: the focus on Warsaw and Poland

Shahriar Akhavan, Maciej Grzenda, Anna Nicińska, Joanna Rachubik, Satia Rożynek, Jakub Zawieska and Grzegorz Kula
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Shahriar Akhavan: University of Warsaw, Faculty of Economic Sciences
Maciej Grzenda: Warsaw University of Technology
Anna Nicińska: University of Warsaw, Faculty of Economic Sciences
Satia Rożynek: University of Warsaw, Faculty of Economic Sciences
Jakub Zawieska: Warsaw School of Economics
Grzegorz Kula: University of Warsaw, Faculty of Economic Sciences

No 2023-18, Working Papers from Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warsaw

Abstract: This article presents an extensive analysis of the private ownership of cars and other transport modes in Warsaw, Poland, with a focus on understanding mobility patterns and exploring sustainable alternatives to private car usage. It provides a comprehensive description of car ownership trends, highlighting the high and growing number of cars per capita in Poland, particularly in Warsaw. The existing transport system in Warsaw, including the public transport network and related policies, is summarized. A literature review examines institutional, socio-economic, and individual factors influencing mobility behaviors and the dynamics of recent changes in car usage and alternative modes of transport. The analysis identifies barriers and opportunities for the adoption of sustainable mobility solutions, while discussing policy implications at the national and international levels.

Keywords: mobility systems; car ownership; public transportation; consumer preferences; sustainable mobility; urban communities (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O18 Q54 R41 R48 R53 R58 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 28 pages
Date: 2023
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