From Lockdown to Long-Term: An Analysis of the COVID-19 Pandemic's Impact on Mobility Planning Practices in Denmark
Term
4. term
Education
Publication year
2025
Submitted on
2025-05-28
Pages
138
Abstract
This paper examines the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on mobility planning practices in Denmark. By integrating insights from qualitative interviews with municipal and public transportation planners, national travel data, and using a combined theoretical framework consisting of the Multi-Level Perspective and Social Practice Approaches, the study explores whether the temporary measures implemented during the crisis have precipitated lasting transformations in mobility behaviour. The analysis, using a mixed-method approach of thematic, comparative, and bibliometric analyses, reveals significant shifts — including a surge in remote work, a growing emphasis on liveable urban environments, and the accelerated adoption of innovative mobility solutions like micromobilities, demand-responsive transport, and car sharing. These findings suggest that the pandemic has acted as a catalyst for change, reshaping not only individual travel habits but also the broader strategic approaches to urban mobility planning.
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