Greening urban mobility: examining the adoption of zero-emission public transport

Rafał Boguszewski; Joanna Domagała; Adam Piłat; Anna Podsiad; Monika Roman; Oliwia Samołyk; Paweł Węgrzyn

doi:10.61089/aot2025.en5gm606

Authors

Rafał Boguszewski Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland; Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, Warsaw, Poland Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1831-4265
Joanna Domagała Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9801-4344
Adam Piłat University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland; Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, Warsaw, Poland Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4118-067X
Anna Podsiad Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, Warsaw, Poland Author https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2029-5174
Monika Roman Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1799-0445
Oliwia Samołyk Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, Warsaw, Poland Author https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0017-4702
Paweł Węgrzyn SGH Warsaw School of Economics, Warsaw, Poland Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8963-2765

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61089/aot2025.en5gm606

Keywords:

Sustainable Transportation, Green Public Transport, Zero-Emission Vehicles, Environmental Policy, Municipal Transportation

Abstract

This study is based on a quantitative survey of a sample of Polish local government units (LGUs) and existing data for these entities. Cluster analysis identified two groups of municipalities - those less and more engaged in implementing actions for sustainable transportation. Subsequently, an econometric logit model allowed the analysis of factors influencing Polish LGU's compliance with the Act on Electromobility and Alternative Fuels. This Act mandates a specific quota of zero-emission vehicles in municipal fleets. Our research identifies key determinants affecting LGUs' adherence to these environmental standards, focusing on financial capacity, infrastructural readiness, environmental and socio-economic factors relevant to adopting zero-emission public transportation. This research contributes to the global discourse on environmental compliance and urban transport policy, underlining the importance of understanding local nuances in implementing such initiatives. It provides crucial information for policymakers internationally, aiding in developing more effective and tailored green transportation strategies sensitive to local contexts.

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