This book is focussing on the results of the mobil.LAB Doctoral Research Group “Sustainable mobility in the metropolitan region of Munich” for its first phase. It highlights the key findings of young scientists from diverse disciplines on selected issues of sustainable mobility, such as...

pt. 1. Framing the issue : manifestations of mobility over time and space -- pt. 2. Coming together : urban mobilities in comparison -- pt. 3. Moving forward : present challenges and future perspectives.

"Over the past ten years, the study of mobility has demonstrated groundbreaking approaches and new research patterns. These investigations criticize the concept of mobility itself, suggesting the need to merge transport and communication research, and to approach the topic with novel instruments...