Abstract (eng)
Lauded as one of the most ambitious mobility policies in European cities, the Madrid Central low-emission zone was notably influenced by multiscalar governance process. This single-case study, based upon qualitative coding, scrutinises the Madrid Central policy and analyses the governance processes behind it. Based upon the regulatory framework on air quality, the European Union has largely shaped the policy. Hence, to assesses the wider themes within urban governance processes, this research analyses the influence of the supranational scale on local mobility policies. Moreover, this research addresses sustainable mobility governance in addition to the diffusion of governmental influence on multiple state-scales. To do so, this thesis conducts a policy document analysis of the relevant strategical and legislative framework and traces the policy process throughout the scales. The analysis reveals the multiscalar character of the Madrid Central policy, the motivations of each scale behind its policy strategies, and the interrelation of air quality policy with sustainable mobility.