/library/oar/handle/123456789/94952 2025-11-10T01:32:04Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/133404 Title: Kwalunkwe viżjoni strateġika għal tkabbir sostenibbli f'Malta għandha tindirizza l-iżvilupp urban u l-mobilità Authors: Zammit, Antoine Abstract: Malta tinsab f'mument kruċjali. Minn naħa, il-pajjiż bir-raġun qed ikompli jfittex aktar tkabbir ekonomiku. Iżda, min-naħa l-oħra, it-tkabbir jidher li qed iseħħ b'nuqqas ta' ppjanar strateġiku, li jħares 'il quddiem u fit-tul. Deċiżjonijiet meħuda llum li jaffettwaw id-densità tal-popolazzjoni, il-mobilità sostenibbli, l-użu tal-art għall-iżvilupp residenzjali u l-iżvilupp tal-industrija tat-turiżmu u l-infrastruttura li qed tikber, se jiddeterminaw il-futur qrib tan-nazzjon tagħna. Madankollu, l-approċ attwali fejn 'li jgħodd għal wieħed jgħodd għal kulħadd' u n-nuqqas ta' pjan u direzzjoni, qed ikomplu juru li dan huwa approċ inadegwat. Irridu nagħrfu liema oqsma jistgħu jkomplu jsostnu t-tkabbir u liema ma jistgħux. U fejn ikun imfittex it-tkabbir, dan it-tkabbir jeħtieġ li jinbena fuq infrastruttura li tista' tiġi żviluppata flimkien mat-tkabbir tal-popolazzjoni u dak ekonomiku biex dawn il-bidliet iseħħu b'mod effettiv u sostenibbli. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/133111 Title: Guidelines on sustainable mobility Authors: Zammit, Antoine Abstract: As our urban areas face increasing pressure from population growth and environmental challenges, the need for sustainable and efficient transportation solutions has never been greater. This consolidated document is the result of four years of studies commissioned by the Local Councils’ Association Malta, as the first of four pillars of its Resident First vision launched in 2020, and undertaken by local architectural and urban design office, STUDJURBAN.; The document provides key insights into critical aspects of mobility in Malta, focusing on strategic measures to address pressing issues such as the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), parking management, walkability, shared transport, and last-mile connectivity. By identifying current challenges and outlining actionable steps, these insights aim to guide Local Councils, policymakers, key stakeholders, and residents toward a more accessible, eco-friendly, and efficient transportation system. It is to be noted that each of the five sustainable mobility documents collated within this publication are correct as of the time when they have been formulated, and are being presented in the order that they were issued, between the period 2021 and 2025. This summary serves as a foundational guide for policymakers, local councils, and urban planners to adopt a holistic approach to sustainable mobility. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/133068 Title: Guidelines on sustainable mobility : last mile transportation Authors: Zammit, Antoine Abstract: Last-mile transportation addresses the final segment of a journey, bridging the gap from a public transit stop to a person’s destination. It has become vital in creating sustainable, efficient urban mobility solutions, offering environmentally friendly and accessible options such as shared bikes, e-scooters, ride-hailing services, and autonomous shuttles. By reducing the need for private cars, last-mile options alleviate urban challenges like traffic congestion, emissions, and pollution, while fostering more liveable cities. 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/129699 Title: Guidelines on sustainable mobility : shared transport Authors: Zammit, Antoine Abstract: This is the fourth published guideline document, in a series of documents which are being published under the Resident First project headed by the Local Councils’ Association (LCA) and endorsed by all Local Councils in Malta and Gozo. The document’s objectives are to facilitate the discussion and implementation of shared transport within our localities, as another possible piece of the sustainable mobility puzzle. It explains different aspects to shared transport, highlights important case studies and identifies the critical steps needed to ensure that this may be a relevant part of the various mobility options on our islands and enable its successful delivery. As always, the wider aim of this and other documents shall be that of delivering better urban environmental quality. The guide acknowledges that shared transport, albeit important, is not a stand-alone solution but forms part of broader accessibility and connectivity strategies. There are continuous references to other documents within the Sustainable Mobility pillar that have been, or shall be, published by the LCA. As with the other documents, this publication is intended as a guide for Local Councils in planning, designing and promoting shared transportation. It does not aim to be prescriptive and seeks to have the right degree of technicality to be able to provide a full picture of the benefits of shared transport in a clear and objective manner. In this manner it is hoped that Local Councils and authorities alike may embrace the concept of shared transport as yet another important component within the strategic sustainable mobility approach that needs to be adopted so as to improve the liveability of our towns and villages. 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z