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The effect of COVID-19 and subsequent social distancing on travel behavior
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De Vos J
Transp Res Interdiscip Perspect
2020[May]; 5
(?): 100121
PMID34171016
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The spread of the COVID-19 virus has resulted in unprecedented measures
restricting travel and activity participation in many countries. Social
distancing, i.e., reducing interactions between individuals in order to slow down
the spread of the virus, has become the new norm. In this viewpoint I will
discuss the potential implications of social distancing on daily travel patterns.
Avoiding social contact might completely change the number and types of
out-of-home activities people perform, and how people reach these activities. It
can be expected that the demand for travel will reduce and that people will
travel less by public transport. Social distancing might negatively affect
subjective well-being and health status, as it might result in social isolation
and limited physical activity. As a result, walking and cycling, recreationally
or utilitarian, can be important ways to maintain satisfactory levels of health
and well-being. Policymakers and planners should consequently try to encourage
active travel, while public transport operators should focus on creating ways to
safely use public transport.
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