STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR SMART MOBILITY FOR NEW CITIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: A CASE STUDY FROM PALESTINE
| dc.contributor.author | Sawafta, Raya | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-07-17T11:30:17Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-07-17T11:30:17Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-03-03 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Background: As developing countries undergo rapid urbanization, the establishment of new cities presents a unique opportunity to integrate innovative smart mobility solutions that can address emerging challenges and create sustainable urban environments. This thesis proposes a comprehensive strategic planning framework for achieving smart mobility systems in new cities within developing countries, considering Palestine as the case study. Aims: The objectives of the thesis is to leverage technology and data-driven approaches to enhance transportation efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and improve overall quality of life. Objectives include developing a strategic planning framework that encompasses various dimensions, including infrastructure development, policy formulation, technological integration, and community engagement. Another key objective of the thesis, utilizing successful case studies from both developed and developing regions, is outlining key considerations for designing and implementing smart mobility initiatives tailored to the specific needs and contexts of new cities in developing countries. Methodology: In order to propose the strategic planning framework for smart mobility for new cities in Palestine, a comprehensive literature review was first conducted, including examining regional and international experiences in the field. This culminated in defining the concept, requirements and components of smart mobility, as well as in comparing how transforming of existing communities towards having smart transportation with planning new cities smart transportation, whether in developed countries or developing countries. The second phase involved the identification of the key factors to be include in the strategic planning process towards smart mobility, using cross impact balance (CIB) method through the analysis phase. This phase concluded with the issuance of recommendations and results, serving as guidelines for local authorities and relevant entities in each study area. Additionally, a general strategic planning framework for smart mobility for new cities was provided. Main results: The thesis provides strategic planning for smart mobility for new cities in Palestine that can guide decision-makers, urban planners, and stakeholders in Palestine as they embark on the creation of new smart cities. The thesis presents the approach and outcome of the application of the CIB method, allowing for a comprehensive analysis of the interconnected factors and their potential impacts on the strategic planning process. This includes identifying the goals and objectives, as well as the broad strategies, to achieve the vision of establishing a new city that could be characterized to have smart and integrated mobility system. The main goals include enhancing transportation infrastructure, supporting economic growth, integrating sustainable mobility, implementing smart security infrastructure, and fostering good governance. Conclusions of the study: The strategic planning for smart mobility in new cities in Palestine focuses on the main sectors such as transportation and mobility, social, economy, security, governance, technology, and the citizens. The research emphasizes the use of tools such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), simulation software, big data analytics, urban planning software, Intelligent Traffic Management Systems, and internet of things (IoT) Sensors. It also highlights the importance of citizen engagement and digital literacy, as well as the need for a regulatory framework and collaboration with local and international entities to achieve successful smart mobility strategies. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11888/20280 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | An-Najah National University | |
| dc.supervisor | Abu-Eisheh, Sameer | |
| dc.title | STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR SMART MOBILITY FOR NEW CITIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: A CASE STUDY FROM PALESTINE | |
| dc.title.alternative | التخطيط الاستراتيجي للنقل الذكي في المدن الجديدة في الدول النامية: فلسطين كحالة دراسية | |
| dc.type | Thesis |