ILS – Research Institute for Regional and Urban Development

Verkehrs- und Mobilitätsgerechtigkeit als theoretisch-konzeptionelle Grundlage für die Analyse von Erreichbarkeiten

„Accessibility“ is often reduced within classical transport research to its indicator function for measuring spatial relations and patterns. This creates the impression that the focus lies on measurements of socially and spatially differentiated access to specific opportunities w...

Does High‐speed rail influence the location decisions of knowledge‐intensive firms in Germany?

Abstract Knowledge‐intensive firms (KIFs) play a crucial role in urban development by fostering networks for knowledge creation. Spatial characteristics, particularly accessibility, shape their locational decisions. The emergence of high‐speed rail (HSR) has significantly altered...

Remote working and sustainable commuting across socio-spatial contexts: Interactions of distance, time and workplace accessibility

This study examines how remote working influences commuting across socio-spatial contexts, focusing on its interaction with commuting distance, travel time and the use of sustainable transport modes. Using a case study of business parks across North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, the...