The societal cost associated with car use in urban areas, as well as the potential benefits of active modes of transportation like cycling on air quality and public health, are widely recognized. However, the modal share of cycling remains low in France despite a recent increase. This project investigates the role of low-carbon urban infrastructure along two dimensions. On one hand, it explores the causal effects of cycling infrastructure on traffic, modal choices, and air quality, while addressing methodological challenges such as the lack of detailed spatial data and selection biases in the deployment of infrastructure. On the other hand, it examines the impact of these developments on environmental preferences, which may be endogenously influenced by public policies. By integrating these two aspects, the project aims to better understand the levers for maximizing the environmental and health benefits of cycling policies while minimizing their potential polarizing effects.
Individual mobility and environmental policy
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