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Wolff, Koen (2020)

The Shared Mobility Boom. Towards reducing traffic congestion in Mexico City

Master thesis | Latin American Studies (MA)

This thesis analyses the introduction and development of shared mobility policy in Mexico City in the last ten years and measures its contribution to a solution for the city’s traffic congestion problem. The aim of this study is to find an answer on the following main research question: Does the introduction and development of shared mobility policy in Mexico City in the last ten years contribute to a solution for the city’s traffic congestion problem? In order to find a profound answer to the main research question, this thesis consists of three chapters and will be structured as follows: in the first chapter, a theoretical review will be provided based on the main concepts. The concept of shared mobility and urban traffic congestion will be identified. In addition, the main policy considerations in the area of shared micromobility will be outlined and discussed.

Shared Mobility

Mexico City

Traffic Congestion

Author

Wolff, Koen

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities

Specialisation

Public Policies

Supervisors

Isla Monsalve, P.A.

ECTS Credits

20

Language

en