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Transportation infrastructure and urban sprawl: evidence from China.

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Titel: Transportation infrastructure and urban sprawl: evidence from China.
Autoren: Xie, Mufang1 (AUTHOR) xiemf1990@163.com, Wang, Wei2 (AUTHOR), Zhong, Changbiao3 (AUTHOR)
Quelle: Applied Economics Letters. Nov2025, p1-7. 7p.
Schlagwörter: *INFRASTRUCTURE (Economics), *URBAN planning, *TRAVEL costs, *URBAN growth, *LAND use, POPULATION density, SPATIAL data structures
Geografische Kategorien: CHINA
Abstract: We measure urban sprawl from both population and land dimensions for 260 prefecture-level and above cities in China and empirically examine the impact of transportation infrastructure on urban sprawl. Our findings show transportation infrastructure facilitates urban sprawl by reducing commuting costs and increasing resident income. Heterogeneity analysis shows that the impact of transportation infrastructure on land sprawl is stronger than that on population sprawl; the impact of ordinary roads on urban sprawl is more significant; and the impact of transportation infrastructure on urban sprawl is more significant in high-tier cities, the eastern region, and large cities. This study provides empirical evidence on the relationship between transportation infrastructure and urban spatial structure, offering insights for urban planning and governance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:We measure urban sprawl from both population and land dimensions for 260 prefecture-level and above cities in China and empirically examine the impact of transportation infrastructure on urban sprawl. Our findings show transportation infrastructure facilitates urban sprawl by reducing commuting costs and increasing resident income. Heterogeneity analysis shows that the impact of transportation infrastructure on land sprawl is stronger than that on population sprawl; the impact of ordinary roads on urban sprawl is more significant; and the impact of transportation infrastructure on urban sprawl is more significant in high-tier cities, the eastern region, and large cities. This study provides empirical evidence on the relationship between transportation infrastructure and urban spatial structure, offering insights for urban planning and governance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:13504851
DOI:10.1080/13504851.2025.2590545