Kazempour, Milad, Sabboubeh, Heba, Pirouz Moftakhari, Kamyar, Najafi, Reza and Fusco, Gaetano (2025). GIS-Based Geospatial Analysis for Identifying Optimal Locations of Residential On-Street Electric Vehicle Charging Points in Birmingham, UK. Sustainable Cities and Society, 120 ,
Abstract
Global urbanization and the growing need for sustainable transportation solutions are increasing the demand for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. This research aims to identify optimal locations for Residential On-Street Electric Vehicle Charging Points (RO-EVCPs) that are essential for residents without access to off-street parking and to support the transition to a sustainable urban environment in Birmingham. A GIS-based model, incorporating key location criteria such as accessibility, environmental impact, and infrastructure compatibility, can effectively identify suitable locations for RO-EVCP deployment, improving access and inclusivity for electric mobility. The study develops a customized geographic information systems (GIS) model, utilizing the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) for weighting location criteria, with validation through geospatial tools like Google Earth® and Street View. The model generates a spatial suitability map, categorizing areas into optimal, moderate, and limited suitability for EV charging, with an emphasis on accessibility, environmental impact, and inclusiveness. High-priority streets and recommended charging point numbers are identified. The findings emphasize accessibility and inclusiveness, crucial for individuals without off-street parking, promoting an equitable transition to electric mobility. This research contributes to sustainable urban mobility planning by advocating data-driven decision-making in EV infrastructure development, aligning with climate change mitigation objectives.
Publication DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2024.105988 |
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Divisions: | College of Engineering & Physical Sciences > School of Infrastructure and Sustainable Engineering > Civil Engineering College of Engineering & Physical Sciences College of Engineering & Physical Sciences > School of Infrastructure and Sustainable Engineering Aston University (General) |
Additional Information: | Copyright © 2024 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY license ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ). |
Publication ISSN: | 2210-6707 |
Last Modified: | 06 Mar 2025 08:11 |
Date Deposited: | 18 Dec 2024 15:29 |
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Published Date: | 2025-02-15 |
Published Online Date: | 2024-11-28 |
Accepted Date: | 2024-11-13 |
Authors: |
Kazempour, Milad
Sabboubeh, Heba ( ![]() Pirouz Moftakhari, Kamyar Najafi, Reza Fusco, Gaetano |
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