In a world grappling with the environmental and social costs of car-centric cities, understanding the drivers of transport mode choices has become increasingly crucial. A new study by Rafael Prieto-Curiel & Juan P. Ospina published on Science Direct offers fresh insights into this complex issue, analyzing data from nearly 800 cities across 61 countries to model the use of active mobility (walking, cycling), public transport, and private cars. The findings paint a nuanced picture, highlighting how city characteristics like size, income levels, and regional contexts shape the modal share – the proportion of journeys made by different transport...