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Table 5 UVAR taxonomy structure for the case study analyses, indicating the possible UVAR measures in the UVAR categories (spatial interventions, pricing aspects and regulatory measures) and the complementary supportive measures

From: Sustainable mobility strategies deconstructed: a taxonomy of urban vehicle access regulations

UVAR group

UVAR

Spatial interventions

1

Speed reduction

a

Speed reduction

2

Traffic filter

a

Recirculation

b

Roadblock

c

Capacity restraint

3

Reallocating parking space

a

Parklet

b

Drop-off zone shared mobility

c

Logistics bay (mini hub)

d

Kiss and ride (K & R)

4

Reallocating road space for pedestrians

a

Widen pavement

b

Pedestrian priority street zone

5

Reallocating road space for cycling

a

Cycle lane

b

Cycling street

6

Reallocating road space for public transport

a

Bus/tram priority

Pricing aspects

7

Road charges/tolls

a

Charge applied to a perimeter or an area

b

Charge applied to specific points

c

Distance-based charge

d

Time-based charge

e

Permit charge

f

Charge based on emission standards (pollution charge)

8

Parking charge

a

Dynamic price (real time)

b

Fixed price

c

Charge based on emission standards (pollution charge)

d

Workplace levy

e

From on-street to off-street parking

Regulatory measures

9

Regulation by emission

a

EURO standard

b

Zero-emission vehicles

10

Regulation by vehicle type and dimensions

a

Vehicle type

b

Dimensions

11

Regulation by trip purpose

a

Delivery and logistics

b

Through traffic ban

12

Regulation by permit

a

Permit to travel

b

Parking permit

c

Planning permit conditions

13

Regulation by safety requirements

a

Vehicle safety features

Complementary measures

14

Complementary supportive measures

a

Financial incentives

b

Exemptions

c

Increased mobility options