Motorization and its impact on the development of Russian cities

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Background. Currently, issues of motorization have become widespread in large cities of Russia. This is due to its rapid development and significant impact on the functioning of urban transport systems. The process of motorization is one of the factors determining the development of urban public passenger transport, the state of the environment and the economy of the city. However, the rapid development of motorization generates a number of problems of the urban environment, which directly affect the decline in the quality of life of the population and the attractiveness of the city. As a result, a study on the development of motorization in Russian cities seems relevant.

The aim is to determine the degree of influence of motorization on the development of Russian cities and to explore the experience of developing mechanisms for its regulation.

Methodology. The study uses the method of analysis, the method of systematization of data.

Results. The specifics are considered and the author's definition of the concept of "motorization" is given. The prerequisites, stages, positive and negative sides, determining factors, as well as the current state of development of motorization in Russia are studied and described in detail. The article examines the experience of developing mechanisms necessary to curb the process of motorization in order to ensure safety, preserve the health and social well-being of the population, reduce the burden on the road network and reduce the harmful effects of transport on the environment.

The scope of application of the results obtained. The results obtained can be used by scientists, as well as experts in the field of transport, to form management decisions in the process of urban passenger transportation.

Conclusions.  Motorization is one of the factors determining the functioning of a modern city. However, the uncontrolled process of motorization has a negative impact on the urban environment. It is important for local governments to choose levers to regulate motorization, depending on the specifics of the city.   

About the authors

Yuliya А. Koleber

Siberian State Automobile and Highway University

Author for correspondence.
Email: uljachabol@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-6844-1895
SPIN-code: 5455-7507
Scopus Author ID: 57219312035
ResearcherId: JDW-2885-2023

Lecturer of the Department of Economics, Logistics and Quality Management

Russian Federation, 5, Mira Ave., Omsk, Omsk region, 644080, Russian Federation

Elena O. Chebakova

Siberian State Automobile and Highway University

Email: elena_chebakova@mail.ru
SPIN-code: 9648-7789

Associate Professor of the Department of Economics, Logistics and Quality Management, Candidate of Technical Sciences

Russian Federation, 5, Mira Ave., Omsk, Omsk region, 644080, Russian Federation

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