Influence of ICT Evolution and Innovation on Travel and Consumption Behaviour for Determining Sustainable Urban Mobility

The paper analyzes possible changes in people’s urban mobility, understanding if and how the evolution of behaviours in connection with the ICT innovation and/or evolution, the development of digital tools (Internet, smartphone and transport applications) could facilitate travel practices. Our research field is the “Nouveau Mons” district within the European Metropolis of Lille (MEL) which has undertaken significant changes thanks to the national policies of urban regeneration. We analyze the articulation of its inhabitant’s mobility within and outside the district (daily travel: work, school, shopping, etc., or more punctual movements: holidays, leisure …) and new consumption practices (Internet, Drive …). We consider their consequences in terms of development at a neighbourhood scale (offer of shared mobility, delivery points for urban freight), development of active transport modes (walking and cycling) facilitated by the short distances to be travelled in this neighbourhood that is very well innervated and served by public transport. We have conducted interviews with representatives of the city and realized focus groups with the “Nouveau Mons” inhabitants or workers.