URBAN TRANSPORT RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY IN SOUTH KOREA AMID DISRUPTIONS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.55766/sujst7621Keywords:
Urban Transport Resilience, Sustainable Mobility, Multimodal Integration, Transit Disruptions, Climate AdaptationAbstract
Urban transportation systems must be resilient to external shocks, such as climate change, public health crises, and evolving urban mobility demands. This study analyzes daily ridership patterns in South Korea (2018-2021), using the COVID-19 pandemic as a stress test to assess transit resilience. By examining statistical relationships between subway, bus, and bicycle usage, the study identifies strong interdependencies between subways (6.4 millions daily riders) and buses (4.56 millions), with a 98% correlation, while bicycles (36,793 daily riders) remain poorly integrated into the transit network. These findings highlight the need for multimodal connectivity, adaptive infrastructure investments, and transit electrification to strengthen urban mobility resilience against future disruptions. The study’s insights extend beyond South Korea, offering a data-driven framework for global cities to design sustainable, shock-resistant transportation networks that balance efficiency, resilience, and environmental imperatives in an era of increasing uncertainty.
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