Modeling the Impact of Neo-Traditionalism on Urban Quality of Life

The integrated management of transportation in the current era is multifaceted, requiring interdisciplinary cooperation in all dimensions for success. The transportation system management face new challenges due to the growth of cities and the rise of car usage. The problem can be solved with different solutions, such as referring to traditions of urbanization (neo-traditional). As part of urban planning management strategies for revitalizing neo-traditional regions, this paper examines three scenarios of traffic islands, increasing specific uses per capita, and traffic calming. Using the four-stage transportation models calibrated for the case study, Mashhad city, V-Km, travel time, CO pollutant and fuel consumption are measured. The analysis of the quality indicators affected by neo-traditionalism, which are hard to quantify, so ranking them according to fuzzy Delphi technique. Due to some shortcomings, the Ground theory method was finally used to model and identify the qualitative indicators. According to VISSUM output, the 20% increase in travel attraction resulted in a 2.82% and 1.93% reduction in travel time in zones and city, respectively. However, CO emissions have increased by 0.94% in the zones and decreased by 0.62% in the whole city. Fuzzy Delphi technique shows in scenario two, the neighbourhoods economic prosperity, social interaction, and satisfaction have the highest score. According to the Grounded theory model of neo-traditionalism in the regions, which was developed based on interviews with a significant number of elites, strengthening walking, increasing density in residential areas, connecting urban roads, and creating mixed land use are the essential strategies based on neo-traditionalism.