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Area of Science:

  • Urban ecology
  • Transportation ecology
  • Conservation biology

Background:

  • Tramways are promoted for lower environmental impact compared to roads.
  • Ecological effects of tramways and infrastructure on biodiversity are understudied.
  • Limited research exists on tramway-wildlife interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the scarcity of research on tramway-wildlife interactions.
  • To explore the potential of tramways as platforms for urban biodiversity enhancement.
  • To advocate for the investigation and application of green infrastructure in tramway development.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of tramway-wildlife interaction studies.
  • Analysis of potential ecological impacts of tramway infrastructure.
  • Exploration of green infrastructure integration in urban planning.

Main Results:

  • Fewer than 10 papers were found on tramway-wildlife interactions.
  • This research area is significantly underrepresented compared to other transport modes.
  • Tramways with green infrastructure (e.g., vegetation on tracks/roofs) show potential for land-sharing.

Conclusions:

  • There is a critical knowledge gap regarding tramway impacts on biodiversity.
  • Tramways present opportunities for sustainable urban planning and biodiversity conservation.
  • Further research and implementation of green tramway practices are essential given their increasing global popularity.