Mobility Justice and Everyday Transport Practices in Chlef, Algeria: A Neighborhood-Scale Analysis of Inequality and Sustainable Mobility

Urban mobility and spatial planning policies are intrinsically linked and jointly contribute to social equity as part of an integrated urban system.Developing urban mobility therefore requires careful consideration of residents' everyday practices and perceptions, alongside the integration of emerging transport modes and technologies.While research on mobility in Algeria has largely focused on traffic engineering and motorization, the social dimensions of everyday transport practices remain insufficiently explored.This study addresses this gap by analyzing neighborhoodscale mobility patterns in Zeboudj, a district of Chlef (194 ha), using a Household Travel Survey (HTS) conducted with 100 households.The results reveal marked inequalities in access to mobility.Students and salaried workers benefit from higher levels of motility, mainly through private cars and collective taxis, whereas women, retirees, and low-income groups remain constrained by limited, costly, and poor-quality public transport.Urban form and planning deficits-including narrow streets, unplanned urban expansion, and the absence of pedestrian and cycling infrastructure-further reinforce car dependence and congestion.At the same time, residents demonstrate strong environmental awareness and express support for alternative and more sustainable mobility options, although these aspirations remain largely unrealized in everyday practice.By adopting a neighborhood-scale perspective, this article contributes to debates on mobility justice and spatial inequality in medium-sized cities of the Global South.It shows how everyday mobility practices reflect broader challenges of sustainable and inclusive urban development and offers practical insights for planners and policymakers seeking to promote more equitable mobility in Algerian cities.