Grison, Lhuillier, Morgagni and Gyselinck – MENTAL AND SCHEMATIC MAPS 2025

Description

This compelling 8-page academic paper, co-authored by researchers from SNCF and Université Gustave Eiffel’s LaPEA, with contributions from CEA-NeuroSpin via the ANR-funded Wildtimes project (2018-2023), is a highly current publication, featuring references up to 2024. It explores the intricate relationship between basic psychological and neural research on space-time perception and its practical application in optimizing dense transport networks. The document showcases how mental and schematic maps influence traveler behavior and route planning, employing a mix of online studies, virtual reality, and real-world simulations. Enhanced by several informative figures, including comparative charts and mobility application mock-ups, this research offers valuable insights for academics in cognitive science and urban planning, as well as practitioners in transportation and UX design, demonstrating the crucial ‘back and forth’ between fundamental understanding and applied problem-solving.