Quality of Life (QoL) Effects of Sustainable Transport Policy Framework in Developing Economies

Urban mobility is a major part of urban economics and is crucial in defining the ‘Quality of Life (QoL).’ QoL is a multi-dimensional paradigm and is demarcated as the degree to which essential values and needs of current and future generations are fulfilled. Sustainable transport goals entail optimal stability between current and future economic and environmental qualities and unevenly affect the QoL of society. In this paper, an extensive literature review on the influence of sustainable transport measures on QoL is conducted. A list of QoL indicators measuring desires, standards, and human well-being is also rigorously studied for developing economies. A conceptual framework is formulated to understand the interaction between the transport sector and QoL. The study focuses on identifying the research gaps and developing a conceptual framework associating transportation and QoL. The paper also proposes a methodological framework for appraising the impact on QoL due to the transition towards sustainable transport systems in developing economies. The study also emphasizes assessing the impact on QoL at the local and regional levels. The goal is to enhance the QoL by incorporating QoL aspects into the comprehensive transportation planning process.