Leveraging e-surveys for investigating sustainable urban mobility: a case study in small community

As urban environments grapple with the challenges posed by increased transportation demands, the quest for sustainable mobility solutions becomes paramount. This study explores the efficacy of electronic surveys (e-surveys) as a powerful tool to delve into the intricacies of sustainable mobility in urban settings. The present research work focusing on a small city in central Italy, and sees the diffusion of e-surveys to its residents. The originality of the research lies in investigating mobility needs and patterns and propensity towards sustainable mobility at a scale of a medium to small urban community on which there is nowadays a dramatic lack of information. As a matter of fact, last mobility data provided at urban level by Italian Statistical Institute date back to 2011 and take into account only commuting traffic whereas recent surveys provide commuting traffic pattern only at national level. It is foreseen that the survey outcomes may contribute valuable insights into sustainable mobility patterns, fostering a deeper understanding of urban transportation dynamics and providing the development of future mobility strategies.