The transport system, especially at the urban level, is dramatically unsustainable due to the predominant use of motor vehicles. One of the most promising solutions is to encourage a modal shift towards active mobility, but effectively promoting walking and cycling is a chal- lenge. Although there is an abundant literature on the importance of the built environment and cycle routes to foster cycling, very little is known about the role of linear green infrastructure. The aim of this literature review is to summarise the main empirical evidence on this topic and to detect the gaps in the existing literature. To this end, we selected 111 papers and ana- lysed them in terms of the methodology used to collect and analyse the data and the factors that condition the impact of linear green infrastructure on cycling. We found that the majority of the papers are based on stated preference data and that the description used to characterise the linear green infrastructure is highly heterogeneous, reducing the comparability of the re- sults obtained. Overall, the impact on modal shift is positive, but it is significantly conditioned by the co-existence of cycle lanes and a number of additional factors related to the built envi- ronment and the socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents.

Grocery shopping remains a heavily car-dependent activity in urban areas, even for short-distance trips within residential neighbourhoods. A primary barrier to shifting toward active travel (walking or cycling) is the physical burden of carrying heavy or bulky goods. This study investigates whether a retailer-managed home delivery service could encourage consumers who currently rely on motorised modes for grocery shopping to shift towards active travel while preserving the in-store shopping experience. The analysis focuses on urban Italian consumers who currently use motorised modes for grocery shopping. Using a Stated Preference (SP) experiment and a Mixed Logit (MMNL) model (n = 88), we analyse the conditions under which such a service may encourage the adoption of active travel modes and support proximity-based shopping patterns. Given the exploratory nature of the study and the small, non-representative sample, the findings should be interpreted as preliminary evidence for urban motorised grocery shoppers rather than as representative of the Italian population. The results indicate a substantial willingness among respondents to adopt the proposed service configuration. Delivery time, service cost, and the availability of delivery time-window selection emerge as critical factors influencing consumers’ choices. Acceptance of the service is also influenced by perceptions of walking and cycling infrastructure quality, trust in the integrity of delivered groceries, preferences for local products, and concerns regarding the working conditions of delivery personnel. Additionally, the model reveals significant heterogeneity in preferences regarding delivery by drone/autonomous vehicle and a 100% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions relative to conventional motorised transport. Younger respondents exhibit a more favourable attitude towards automated delivery technologies, while differences in the valuation of environmental benefits emerge between male and female respondents. The findings suggest that retailer-managed home delivery may represent a promising mechanism for encouraging active travel among current motorised grocery shoppers, while maintaining consumers’ relationship with neighbourhood retail services. These results provide retailers and urban policymakers with valuable insights, suggesting that appropriately designed delivery services may support more sustainable and proximity-oriented shopping behaviours. Such services could potentially contribute to maintaining the accessibility and vitality of neighbourhood retail activities, particularly in ageing urban contexts.