Ransford A Acheampong
Biographic Data
| ID | 4895401 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ransford A Acheampong |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ransford A |
| FAMILY NAME | Acheampong |
| SIGNATURE | ACHEAMPONG R A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Manchester |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2712-3866 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 18 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 87 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 18 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 6 |
Navigating smart urban mobility transitions: An ecosystem evolution perspective on Beijing MaaS initiatives
Fear of AI: An inquiry into the adoption of autonomous cars in spite of fear, and a theoretical framework for the study of artificial intelligence technology acceptance
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming part of the everyday. During this transition, people’s intention to use AI technologies is still unclear and emotions such as fear are influencing it. In this paper, we focus on autonomous cars to first verify empirically the extent to which people fear AI and then examine the impact that fear has on their intention to use AI-driven vehicles. Our research is based on a systematic survey and it reveals that…
Urban expansion and differential accessibility by car and public transport in the Greater Kumasi city-region, Ghana—A geospatial modelling approach
Can autonomous vehicles enable sustainable mobility in future cities? Insights and policy challenges from user preferences over different urban transport options
Mobility and healthy ageing in the city: Exploring opportunities and challenges of autonomous vehicles for older adults' outdoor mobility
Simulating the co-emergence of urban spatial structure and commute patterns in an African metropolis: A geospatial agent-based model
Modelling the determinants of car-sharing adoption intentions among young adults: The role of attitude, perceived benefits, travel expectations and socio-demographic factors
Major cities in developing countries are increasingly becoming motorized. Thus, effective solutions to address the negative impacts that come with rising car-ownership are needed as part of an overall travel demand management strategy. In developed and emerging economies, shared-mobility in the form of car-sharing is becoming popular as potentially low-cost and environmentally sustainable alternative to car-ownership. Yet, our understanding of ca…
The transition to autonomous cars, the redesign of cities and the future of urban sustainability
Autonomous cars controlled by an artificial intelligence are increasingly being integrated in the transport portfolio of cities, with strong repercussions for the design and sustainability of the built environment. This paper sheds light on the urban transition to autonomous transport, in a threefold manner. First, we advance a theoretical framework to understand the diffusion of autonomous cars in cities, on the basis of three interconnected fac…
Urbanization, land use transformation and spatio-environmental impacts: Analyses of trends and implications in major metropolitan regions of Ghana
High-speed rail network development effects on the growth and spatial dynamics of knowledge-intensive economy in major cities of China
Spatial structure, intra-urban commuting patterns and travel mode choice: Analyses of relationships in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana
Examining the determinants of utility bicycling using a socio-ecological framework: An exploratory study of the Tamale Metropolis in Northern Ghana
Towards incorporating location choice into integrated land use and transport planning and policy: A multi-scale analysis of residential and job location choice behaviour
One Nation, Two Planning Systems? Spatial Planning and Multi-Level Policy Integration in Ghana: Mechanisms, Challenges and the Way Forward
Effective integration across policy domains and between spatial scales is indispensable in dealing with the inherently complex process of policy formulation and implementation at all levels. In this paper, we examine the key features of Ghana’s spatial planning system focusing on the mechanisms and challenges of policy integration in practice. We show that a combination of path dependence and recent reforms has inevitably created two distinctly s…
The family housing sector in urban Ghana: Exploring the dynamics of tenure arrangements and the nature of family support networks
In urban West Africa, living rent-free in family-owned houses is common among the low-income population. Drawing on research from Kumasi, Ghana, this paper explores the dynamics of this non-market tenure, in terms of the nature of family support networks/reciprocity and how collective ownership and multiple-occupancy arrangements affect dwelling conditions and the rights derived by tenants. The practice of extending support among members of the k…
Quantifying the spatio-temporal patterns of settlement growth in a metropolitan region of Ghana
Retrospective understanding of the magnitude and pace of urban expansion is necessary for effective growth management in metropolitan regions. The objective of this paper is to quantify the spatial–temporal patterns of urban expansion in the Greater Kumasi Sub-Region (GKSR)—a functional region comprising eight administrative districts in Ghana, West Africa. The analysis is based on Landsat remote sensing images from 1986, 2001 and 2014 which were…
Understanding Walking Behavior among University Students Using Theory of Planned Behavior
Walking has been shown to improve physical and mental well-being, yet insufficient walking among university students has been increasingly reported. This study aimed to understand walking behavior of university students using theory of planned behavior (TPB). We recruited 169 undergraduate students by university mass email of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and first administered a salient belief elicitation survey, which was used to design …
Housing for the urban poor: Towards alternative financing strategies for low-income housing development in Ghana
This article aims to provide an understanding of the housing market situation in Ghana, the financing instruments available and the challenges faced by low-income households in accessing housing finance. The gap between income and house prices is shown to be huge across different groups in Ghana. It is also demonstrated that conventional mortgage finance is inaccessible to low-income households due to high payment-to-income ratios, lack of cash f…
Quantifying the spatio-temporal patterns of settlement growth in a metropolitan region of Ghana
Retrospective understanding of the magnitude and pace of urban expansion is necessary for effective growth management in metropolitan regions. The objective of this paper is to quantify the spatial–temporal patterns of urban expansion in the Greater Kumasi Sub-Region (GKSR)—a functional region comprising eight administrative districts in Ghana, West Africa. The analysis is based on Landsat remote sensing images from 1986, 2001 and 2014 which were…
Urbanization, land use transformation and spatio-environmental impacts: Analyses of trends and implications in major metropolitan regions of Ghana
The transition to autonomous cars, the redesign of cities and the future of urban sustainability
Autonomous cars controlled by an artificial intelligence are increasingly being integrated in the transport portfolio of cities, with strong repercussions for the design and sustainability of the built environment. This paper sheds light on the urban transition to autonomous transport, in a threefold manner. First, we advance a theoretical framework to understand the diffusion of autonomous cars in cities, on the basis of three interconnected fac…
Towards incorporating location choice into integrated land use and transport planning and policy: A multi-scale analysis of residential and job location choice behaviour
The family housing sector in urban Ghana: Exploring the dynamics of tenure arrangements and the nature of family support networks
In urban West Africa, living rent-free in family-owned houses is common among the low-income population. Drawing on research from Kumasi, Ghana, this paper explores the dynamics of this non-market tenure, in terms of the nature of family support networks/reciprocity and how collective ownership and multiple-occupancy arrangements affect dwelling conditions and the rights derived by tenants. The practice of extending support among members of the k…
Urban expansion and differential accessibility by car and public transport in the Greater Kumasi city-region, Ghana—A geospatial modelling approach
Housing for the urban poor: Towards alternative financing strategies for low-income housing development in Ghana
This article aims to provide an understanding of the housing market situation in Ghana, the financing instruments available and the challenges faced by low-income households in accessing housing finance. The gap between income and house prices is shown to be huge across different groups in Ghana. It is also demonstrated that conventional mortgage finance is inaccessible to low-income households due to high payment-to-income ratios, lack of cash f…
Mobility and healthy ageing in the city: Exploring opportunities and challenges of autonomous vehicles for older adults' outdoor mobility
High-speed rail network development effects on the growth and spatial dynamics of knowledge-intensive economy in major cities of China
Spatial structure, intra-urban commuting patterns and travel mode choice: Analyses of relationships in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana
Examining the determinants of utility bicycling using a socio-ecological framework: An exploratory study of the Tamale Metropolis in Northern Ghana
Can autonomous vehicles enable sustainable mobility in future cities? Insights and policy challenges from user preferences over different urban transport options
Simulating the co-emergence of urban spatial structure and commute patterns in an African metropolis: A geospatial agent-based model
Understanding Walking Behavior among University Students Using Theory of Planned Behavior
Walking has been shown to improve physical and mental well-being, yet insufficient walking among university students has been increasingly reported. This study aimed to understand walking behavior of university students using theory of planned behavior (TPB). We recruited 169 undergraduate students by university mass email of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and first administered a salient belief elicitation survey, which was used to design …
Housing for the urban poor: Towards alternative financing strategies for low-income housing development in Ghana
This article aims to provide an understanding of the housing market situation in Ghana, the financing instruments available and the challenges faced by low-income households in accessing housing finance. The gap between income and house prices is shown to be huge across different groups in Ghana. It is also demonstrated that conventional mortgage finance is inaccessible to low-income households due to high payment-to-income ratios, lack of cash f…
One Nation, Two Planning Systems? Spatial Planning and Multi-Level Policy Integration in Ghana: Mechanisms, Challenges and the Way Forward
Effective integration across policy domains and between spatial scales is indispensable in dealing with the inherently complex process of policy formulation and implementation at all levels. In this paper, we examine the key features of Ghana’s spatial planning system focusing on the mechanisms and challenges of policy integration in practice. We show that a combination of path dependence and recent reforms has inevitably created two distinctly s…
The family housing sector in urban Ghana: Exploring the dynamics of tenure arrangements and the nature of family support networks
In urban West Africa, living rent-free in family-owned houses is common among the low-income population. Drawing on research from Kumasi, Ghana, this paper explores the dynamics of this non-market tenure, in terms of the nature of family support networks/reciprocity and how collective ownership and multiple-occupancy arrangements affect dwelling conditions and the rights derived by tenants. The practice of extending support among members of the k…
Quantifying the spatio-temporal patterns of settlement growth in a metropolitan region of Ghana
Retrospective understanding of the magnitude and pace of urban expansion is necessary for effective growth management in metropolitan regions. The objective of this paper is to quantify the spatial–temporal patterns of urban expansion in the Greater Kumasi Sub-Region (GKSR)—a functional region comprising eight administrative districts in Ghana, West Africa. The analysis is based on Landsat remote sensing images from 1986, 2001 and 2014 which were…
Examining the determinants of utility bicycling using a socio-ecological framework: An exploratory study of the Tamale Metropolis in Northern Ghana
Towards incorporating location choice into integrated land use and transport planning and policy: A multi-scale analysis of residential and job location choice behaviour
Modelling the determinants of car-sharing adoption intentions among young adults: The role of attitude, perceived benefits, travel expectations and socio-demographic factors
Major cities in developing countries are increasingly becoming motorized. Thus, effective solutions to address the negative impacts that come with rising car-ownership are needed as part of an overall travel demand management strategy. In developed and emerging economies, shared-mobility in the form of car-sharing is becoming popular as potentially low-cost and environmentally sustainable alternative to car-ownership. Yet, our understanding of ca…
The transition to autonomous cars, the redesign of cities and the future of urban sustainability
Autonomous cars controlled by an artificial intelligence are increasingly being integrated in the transport portfolio of cities, with strong repercussions for the design and sustainability of the built environment. This paper sheds light on the urban transition to autonomous transport, in a threefold manner. First, we advance a theoretical framework to understand the diffusion of autonomous cars in cities, on the basis of three interconnected fac…
Urbanization, land use transformation and spatio-environmental impacts: Analyses of trends and implications in major metropolitan regions of Ghana
High-speed rail network development effects on the growth and spatial dynamics of knowledge-intensive economy in major cities of China
Spatial structure, intra-urban commuting patterns and travel mode choice: Analyses of relationships in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana
Urban expansion and differential accessibility by car and public transport in the Greater Kumasi city-region, Ghana—A geospatial modelling approach
Can autonomous vehicles enable sustainable mobility in future cities? Insights and policy challenges from user preferences over different urban transport options
Mobility and healthy ageing in the city: Exploring opportunities and challenges of autonomous vehicles for older adults' outdoor mobility
Simulating the co-emergence of urban spatial structure and commute patterns in an African metropolis: A geospatial agent-based model
Fear of AI: An inquiry into the adoption of autonomous cars in spite of fear, and a theoretical framework for the study of artificial intelligence technology acceptance
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming part of the everyday. During this transition, people’s intention to use AI technologies is still unclear and emotions such as fear are influencing it. In this paper, we focus on autonomous cars to first verify empirically the extent to which people fear AI and then examine the impact that fear has on their intention to use AI-driven vehicles. Our research is based on a systematic survey and it reveals that…
Navigating smart urban mobility transitions: An ecosystem evolution perspective on Beijing MaaS initiatives
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