Disparities in Daily Mobility: The Case of Immigrant Travel Speeds in France

Michel Dimou, Laurent Gomez and Alexandra Schaffar ()
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Laurent Gomez: LEAD - Laboratoire d'Économie Appliquée au Développement - UTLN - Université de Toulon, UTLN - Université de Toulon
Alexandra Schaffar: LEAD - Laboratoire d'Économie Appliquée au Développement - UTLN - Université de Toulon, UTLN - Université de Toulon

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Abstract: This study investigates disparities in travel speeds between immigrants and natives in France. Using data from the 2019 French National Transport Survey, it examines the factors contributing to slower travel speeds among immigrants compared to natives. The findings highlight significant variability in travel speed behaviors between natives and immigrants and within immigrant subgroups. Immigrants' slower travel speeds are primarily driven by differences in transport mode choice, influenced by structural factors such as residential location. Immigrants without French citizenship exhibit lower travel speeds, supporting the "travel assimilation" hypothesis. Residing in immigrantdense neighborhoods or ethnic enclaves is associated with reduced travel speeds.

Keywords: Travel speed; Immigrants; Commuting (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025-06-18
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