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The effect of COVID-19 and subsequent social distancing on travel behavior
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Will Social Distancing Make Us All Hermits (and Cyclists)? A Guessing Game
This viewpoint article hypothesizes that social distancing measures due to COVID-19 will decrease overall travel demand, shift travel mode preferences away from public transport and towards active travel or private cars, and may have mixed effects on well-being by increasing social isolation while potentially promoting recreational physical activity like walking and cycling.
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None identified
Identified Weaknesses
Lack of empirical data
This viewpoint article presents hypotheses and predictions rather than empirical findings, limiting the strength of the evidence presented.
Limited scope
The article focuses solely on the immediate impacts of social distancing, without considering long-term or adaptive changes in travel behavior.
Omission of confounding factors
The viewpoint lacks a thorough discussion of potential confounding factors, such as economic changes or technological advancements, which might influence travel patterns alongside social distancing.
Rating Explanation
This viewpoint offers some interesting hypotheses about the potential effects of social distancing on travel behavior, highlighting both negative (social isolation, reduced physical activity) and positive (less car use, more active travel) consequences. However, the lack of empirical evidence and the limited scope prevent a higher rating.
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The effect of COVID-19 and subsequent social distancing on travel behavior
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