Cairo Area Research Articles

THE MODERATING ROLE OF INTERNAL MARKETING ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONAL TRUST AND JOB ENGAGEMENT: EVIDENCE FROM HOTELS AND TRAVEL AGENCIES

Employees play a crucial role in service firms, significantly influencing performance and value creation. Success in this regard depends on the efficient management of human resources as internal consumers. Therefore, this study examines the influence of organizational trust (OT) on job engagement (JE) and explores the moderating role of internal marketing (IM) on the relationship between organizational trust and job engagement. The study model was formulated and tested using data from 448 full-time employees in five-star hotels and category-A travel agencies in Egypt, specifically, in the Greater Cairo area. Findings revealed that OT positively impacts JE. IM positively impacts OT and JE. In addition, IM has a positive moderating impact on the relationship between OT and JE.

Forecasting an urban sound model using space syntax theory in three different urban patterns in Egypt

The objective of this study is to investigate an acoustic environment based on spatial configurations. To achieve this objective, two types of data were utilized. First, the urban acoustic data was collected from 96 measurements based on equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure levels across three different urban areas in Cairo, Egypt, during weekends and at night. The data was plotted on a contour map in an effort to investigate their distribution in the urban area. Secondly, the data was collected using DepthMapX software, and in this way, spatial analysis was produced with diverse spatial attributes. Moreover, on-site observations of pedestrian and traffic rates were made, and land use distribution was observed.Statistical analysis was also conducted using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Our statistical analysis showed that the value of sound pressure level (LAeq) is greatly influenced by spatial attributes in highly accessible spatial configurations, with Normalized Angular Integration (NAIN) being the most accurate predictor of sound pressure level. Our findings also verified the existence of a high correlation between commercial and mixed land uses and (LAeq).Additionally, this study revealed that the urban sound model can predict sound pressure level (LAeq) in an urban setting. This dataset functions as a valuable resource for future research, urban designers, and policymakers who are addressing sustainable issues pertaining to soundscape, noise pollution, and urban planning.

Characterization of a Buried Quarry by Historical Analysis of Satellite Images Integrated with Electrical Resistivity Tomography, East Cairo area, Egypt

Characterization of a Buried Quarry by Historical Analysis of Satellite Images Integrated with Electrical Resistivity Tomography, East Cairo area, Egypt

ASSESSING CHILD-PLAY ENVIRONMENTS: ARCHITECTURAL IMPACT OF NATURE BASED PLAY-AREAS ON THE QUALITY OF CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT

This study is concerned with the positive impact of nature- based play on proper physical, social and cognitive child development. The study tackles the problem of conventional play areas in Cairo. Areas characterized by artificial environments and guided play, which limit children’s ability to explore. The aim is to assess the conventional design approach of playgrounds and to reach recommendations for ones that acknowledge and incorporate the benefits of natural features in children’s play spaces. The objectives of the study are to extract guidelines for the enhancement of the physical built environment based on the interaction of child driven play settings and to develop tools to incorporate child play spaces with natural elements. The study adopts a methodology based on interviews and multi-tasked group workshops with children. A sample group of 25 children, aged six to eight years, were interviewed. They were also asked to draw their dream play spaces and to answer a visual questionnaire to record their impressions and suggestions towards play around natural features. The children were observed while playing in conventional playgrounds to record their interactions with the few available natural features. The fieldwork took place in three conventional play settings in Cairo. The results of the study verify that children would choose natural elements to play around, if they were available. Moreover, the results advocate physical, social and cognitive potentials in the availability of natural features within play settings. The study concludes that the conventional design approach of a soft ground with manufactured equipment needs to be revisited to accommodate natural features that offer free play opportunities. Thus, eventually prepare skilful, nature-conscious children.

Evaluation of the air quality in arid climate megacities (Case study: Greater Cairo)

The accelerated urbanization in the last decade and population growth in developing countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have increased the count of humans exposed to air pollution. This work aims to provide an insight into air quality in the Greater Cairo (GC) area which is one of the largest megacities in the MENA region and is classified as its most polluted city according to the reports of the World Health Organization (WHO). Exploratory data analysis and cluster analysis were used to assess the pollutants data and meteorological data to understand the impacts of weather factors on air quality in GC. According to the results, GC suffers from particle matter of 10 micrometres or less (PM10) pollutants. The annual averages ranged from 97 ± 10 to 203 ± 42 μg/m3. Though short-term exposure to gaseous pollutants did not exceed the limits, the long-term exposures exceeded those in some congested traffic areas. The annual averages ranged from 20 ± 5 to 63 ± 24 μg/m3 for Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and from 9 ± 3 to 21 ± 5 μg/m3 for sulphur dioxide (SO2). Also, the terrain affects the spatial variation of pollutants observation. There is a negative correlation between the monitoring site elevation and the pollutant concentration.

Towards green evolution in urban Egypt: assessing Al Rehab City through LEED-ND and BREEAM-communities frameworks

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the application of green neighborhood rating systems, specifically Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) and Building Research Foundation Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM)-Communities, in the context of Cairo, Egypt, focusing on Al Rehab City, a prominent urban area in New Cairo. The study begins by providing a background on Al-Rehab City, explaining its strategic planning, urban design, and demographic dynamics. It then delves into the current state of sustainable urban planning in Egypt, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that exist in this rapidly urbanizing context. The core of the article includes a comparative analysis of LEED-ND and BREEAM communities, assessing their adaptability and relevance to the Egyptian urban landscape, especially Al Rehab City. It explores many sustainability issues such as smart location, neighborhood pattern and design, green infrastructure, sustainable transportation, energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management, and community engagement. The discussion extends to examine how each of these aspects of sustainability applies to Al Rehab City, complemented by case studies and examples of current sustainable practices in Cairo. Furthermore, the article identifies specific local challenges in implementing these assessment systems, such as economic constraints, policy constraints, and cultural factors. It also suggests opportunities for improvement, including the potential for public–private partnerships, policy reforms, community engagement, technological innovation, and sustainable urban development modeling. In conclusion, the article provides insight into the future prospects of green urban planning in Cairo. The potential impact of adopting comprehensive assessment systems is discussed, with an emphasis on the role of Al Rehab City as a potential model for sustainable urban development in Egypt and the wider MENA region. The article aims to contribute to the discourse on sustainable urban planning, and provide a roadmap for integrating global sustainability standards into the unique context of Egyptian cities.

PolSAR image classification based on TCN deep learning: a case study of greater Cairo

ABSTRACT Environmental applications play a significant role in the ongoing research area of Polarimetric Synthetic Aperture Radar (PolSAR) image classification. In this paper, a new model is proposed for classifying PolSAR images and applied to a part of the Greater Cairo area in the Nile basin, South of Delta, Egypt. First, the proposed model performs data pre-processing by extracting the coherency and covariance elements noted as [T] and [C] matrices, respectively. Second, temporal convolutional networks (TCN) deep learning is used to extract the features from coherency and covariance elements and then train the model. Third, the SoftMax classifier is used to classify the PolSAR image. Finally, the proposed model is tested with evaluation metrics. The obtained results show that the proposed model can achieve high classification performances.

The Egyptians' Use of Spices from “Attarin Market” In Folk Medicine, a Survey Study

ABSTRACT: Economic botanists investigate the relationship between humans and plants to understand how plants are used in culture, where some foods come from, and how to use plant resources sustainably. A large proportion of the general population in developing countries still uses traditional folk medicines derived from plant sources. Bioactive compounds in medicinal plants have always attracted great interest from scientists in this field. Egypt is famous of the folkloric medicine plants. This is considered the main source for new medicines discoveries. The methods of cure and herbal prescriptions are generally not written down. These skills are passed from one generation to the other through apprenticeship and once forgotten may not be revived again. This research aims to focus on the traditional uses of some herbs and spices which have medicinal property and be used as a functional food for humans in Greater Cairo area, Egypt for thousands of years. Ethno-botanical field trips were done in different Attarin Markets of Cairo province. The various data concerning 30 species (local name, locations, medical uses, parts of plant used… etc), were recorded. The information was gathered using a questionnaire distributed through the ethno-botanical interviews. The results were discussed and different recommendations were suggested.

Optimization of Microclimate Conditions Considering Urban Morphology and Trees Using ENVI-Met: A Case Study of Cairo City

This research aims to optimize the use of trees to enhance microclimate conditions, which has become necessary because of climate change and its impacts, especially for cities suffering from extreme heat stress, such as Cairo. It considers elements of urban morphology, such as the aspect ratio and orientation of canyons, which play an important role in changing microclimate conditions. It also considers both sides of each canyon because the urban shading is based on the orientation and the aspect ratio, which can provide good shade on one side of the canyon but leave the other side exposed to direct and indirect radiation, to ensure a complete assessment of how the use of trees can be optimized. As Cairo city is very large and has a variety of urban morphologies, a total of 144 theoretical cases have been tested for Cairo city using ENVI-met to cover the majority of the urban cases within the city (Stage 1). Then, the same tree scenarios used in the theoretical study are applied to an existing urban area in downtown Cairo with many urban morphology varieties to validate the results of the theoretical study (Stage 2). After testing all cases in both stages, it became very clear that the addition of trees cannot be the same for the different aspect ratios, orientations, and sides of the different canyons. For example, eastern roads should have more trees than other orientations for all aspect ratios, but the required number of trees is greater for the northern side than the southern side, as the southern side is partially shaded for a few hours of the day by buildings in moderate and deep canyons. Northern streets require a very limited number of trees, even in shallow canyons, on both sides. The correlation between the number of trees on each side for the different orientations and aspect ratios shows a strong negative relationship, but the correlation values change between the different sides and orientations. The results of applying trees to an existing urban area show almost the same results as the theoretical study’s results, with very slight differences occurring because of the irregularity of the existing study area. This proves that when adding trees, not only the aspect ratio and orientation but also the side of each canyon should be considered to ensure that pedestrians, in all cases, have better microclimate conditions and that the use of trees is optimized.

Epidemiology of Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Elderly in Geriatric Homes

Background Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of visual impairment and blindness in elderly population. It can cause irreversible loss of vision. Objective To measure the prevalence of AMD among a sample of elderly persons residing in geriatric homes, and to measure the effect of AMD on falls frequency in these elderly persons. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 283 elderly persons in thirty geriatric homes in different geographical areas in Cairo. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, Amsler Grid as a screening test for AMD and fundus examination. Results The study included 283 elderly persons with a mean age of 73.18±7.09 (60–96) years. The overall prevalence of AMD among the participants was 12.7%. The prevalence of early AMD was 58.4% while the prevalence of late dry and late wet AMD was 8.3% and 33.3% respectively. About 61.1% of the participants had unilateral AMD and only 38.9% were bilaterally affected. There was a significantly higher prevalence of AMD among those aged at least 80 years as compared with other age groups. The frequency of falls during the last year in the study participants was 53.7%, out of them 17.8% had AMD. Conclusion Prevalence of AMD was relatively high especially with increasing age. Among our participants, AMD was significantly associated with an increased risk of falls compared to nonAMD peers.

Prevalence and In Vivo Assessment of Virulence in Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli Clinical Isolates from Greater Cairo Area.

Background: Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) has been identified as an important etiologic agent of human disease in Egypt. Aims: To investigate the occurrence and describe the characterization as well as prevalence of STEC in Greater Cairo hospitals as well as molecular characterization of virulence and resistance genes. Methods: Four hundred seventy E. coli clinical isolates were collected from eight hospitals and analyzed by genotypic and phenotypic methods for STEC, followed by histopathological examination and scoring of different organs lesions. Results: The highest proportion of isolates was from urine (151 isolates), whereas the lowest was from splenic drain (3 isolates). In tandem, when serogrouping was performed, 15 serogroups were obtained where the most prevalent was O157 and the least prevalent was O151. All isolates were positive when screened for identity gene gad A, while only typable strains were screened for seven virulence genes stx1 (gene encoding Shiga toxin 1), stx2 (gene encoding Shiga toxin 2), tsh (gene encoding thermostable hemagglutinin), eaeA (gene encoding intimin), invE (gene encoding invasion protein), aggR (gene encoding aggregative adherence transcriptional regulator), and astA (aspartate transaminase) where the prevalence was 48%, 30%, 50%, 57%, 7.5%, 12%, and 58%, respectively. Of 254 typable isolates, 152 were STEC carrying stx1 or stx2 genes or both. Conclusions: Relying on in vivo comparison between different E. coli pathotypes via histopathological examination of different organs, E. coli pathotypes could be divided into mild virulent, moderate virulent, and high virulent strains. Statistical analysis revealed significant correlation between different serogroups and presence of virulence genes.

Unveiling the influence of urban revitalization on pedestrian flow and conduct: a case study in New Cairo, Egypt

ABSTRACT Urban pedestrian paths are vital for safe and accessible foot travel, promoting walkability and benefiting individuals and communities. However, these paths face challenges. One major issue is the lack of investment in pedestrian infrastructure, particularly in low-income areas and developing nations. This leads to poor-quality sidewalks, inadequate pedestrian amenities such as lighting and seating, and a lack of shade. Additionally, pedestrian paths often lack connectivity with other transportation modes like public transit and bike-sharing systems, making it difficult for people to access these services, especially those with mobility impairments. Urbanization also leads to increased traffic and higher speeds on roads, posing greater risks for pedestrians. Poor-quality crosswalks, inadequate traffic-calming measures, and insufficient enforcement of traffic laws further compound these dangers. A case study conducted in New Cairo, Egypt, aims to analyze the impact of urban redevelopment on pedestrian flow and behavior The site was studied by the authors through their on-site drawings and observations, and then Geographic Information System (GIS) was utilized for analysis. Combining scientific literature, site analysis from September 2022, and a comparison with the real upgrades in February 2023, the study utilizes data collection methods like pedestrian count and surveys. By employing GIS, the study examines changes in pedestrian movement patterns and behaviors before and after the redevelopment of specific areas in New Cairo. The study’s findings offer significant insights to urban planners and policymakers, guiding them in the design and execution of urban redevelopment projects that improve the pedestrian experience and foster walkability.

Estimation of expected peak discharge and flood volume of the Heliopolis basin, East Cairo, Egypt, using RS and WMS program

In recent years, rainfall-induced floods in various Egyptian towns affected several regions, and the area in east Cairo was the worst. The present study aims to detect the rainfall-runoff relationships of the Heliopolis watershed and its sub-basins, to estimate peak discharge and flood volume for the storm event (12 March 2020) and predicting the runoff volume and peak discharge of the flows for various return intervals. This was achieved by applying the Hydrological models (HEC-1and HMS) program using a unit Hydrograph namely SCS-CN. The drainage system and the identification of sub-basinswere established using SRTM DEM, 90 m resolution. The maximum daily rainfall per year was investigated and determined for various return times using the statistical analysis tool Hyfran. Results reveal that the peak discharge (Qp) and flood volume value (Qv) of the Heliopolis watershed are 686.8 m3/s and 48039.8 m3, respectively. The obtained results for the various recurrence times during the regression periods of 5 and 100 years, reveal that the peak flood inflow of the Heliopolis basin ranged between 19.47 and 742.16 m3/s and the flood volume ranged between 1,295,110 and 53,752,968 m3. This shows that these valleys move a significant volume of water to be released into the mainstream. The recognition and forecasting of the degree of dangerous rain events can help planners and decision-makers in finding flooded areas before the future development of the new settlements.

Cairenes’ Storytelling: Pedestrian Scenarios as a Normative Factor When Enforcing Street Changes in Residential Areas

Pedestrian scenarios refer to all types of transit, including unidirectional, bidirectional, and crossing actions. This study argues that pedestrian scenarios are critical normative factors that must be considered when implementing street changes in existent residential areas. It focuses on pedestrian safety and reliable access. Making improvements to urban streets without adhering to the assessment criteria for street design results in the presence of more cars on the road, which makes crossing streets unsafe. The aim here is to provide assessment criteria for street development projects. This study used three qualitative methods, starting with a scoping review to define the urban street improvement assessment criteria. A spatial analysis was conducted using geographical maps and site visits to determine how specific residential areas have changed. Then, a storytelling analysis method, based on episodic narrative interviews with an anonymous sample of 21 residents, workers, and visitors, was imposed. The results yielded pedestrians’ stories about how street improvements affected pedestrian scenarios on two streets in the Ard el Golf residential area in Cairo, Egypt. The results showed that unplanned changes in urban streets’ socio-spatial configurations affected residents’ preferences for pedestrian safety and their reliable access to services on either side of the street. Our results reveal that practitioners can develop these assessment criteria for pedestrian preferences through storytelling techniques. The concluding remarks outline a set of criteria for assessing improvement projects of urban streets. The added value here is that practitioners can learn from users’ storytelling, and thus avoid street risks when undertaking improvement projects on other urban streets and cities.

The awareness and knowledge of dysphagia among health care practitioners in Egypt

BackgroundThere is a lack of research relating to awareness associated with dysphagia-specific knowledge of health care practitioners in Egypt. The study aimed at determining the level of awareness and knowledge of dysphagia among health care practitioners in Egypt to detect the pitfalls to be addressed through awareness-raising programs.MethodsA questionnaire was distributed online to be filled in by health care practitioners apart from those with the highest knowledge about dysphagia as otolaryngologists, phoniatricians, and gastroenterologists. It consists of 4 sections including sociodemographic data, the participants’ level of awareness and knowledge about dysphagia through questions about dysphagia identification, symptoms and signs, and complications, data about the practice of dysphagia in their hospitals, and their level of awareness and knowledge of the role played by the phoniatricians in dysphagia management in addition to the availability of this specialty in their centers.ResultsForty-seven percent of the participants rated themselves as having moderate to high contract with dysphagia cases. Sixty-six percent of the participants did not receive training in dysphagia. Only 18.1% of the participants indicated the presence of a dysphagia clinic in their institute. Forty percent of the participants refer dysphagia cases to GIT followed by 37.8% of the participants refer to ENT then 18.6% of them refer to Phoniatrics. Forty-six percent of the participants do not know the investigations work-up for dysphagia.ConclusionEgyptian health care practitioners in the Greater Cairo area encountered in this study differ in their knowledge and awareness level about dysphagia according to their specialties and their degree of contact with dysphagia cases. Minimal awareness was found in specialties with low contact. Fair awareness was found in specialties with moderate to high contact with dysphagia cases. There was insufficient knowledge about non-overt symptoms and signs of dysphagia, the widely used investigations, and the role of phoniatricians in dealing with dysphagia cases. Neurology was the specialty with a relatively higher awareness.

Anisotropic Surface Urban Heat Island in Cairo, Egypt: A Spatiotemporal Analysis of Local Climate Change from 2000 to 2021

Urban Heat Island (UHI) is an increase in temperatures inside urban areas compared to areas outside the city, affecting human health and energy consumption. UHI is usually measured by the difference in air temperature (A-UHI) or surface temperature (S-UHI). Cairo, Egypt’s capital is a big city with a hot arid climate. Its metropolitan region hosts 20 million people on 1471 km² area (2021), so UHI is expected in such a mega city, but UHI in Cairo was not studied much and it is not fully covered in literature. This paper aims at proving the existence of SUHI in Cairo, measuring its spatial and temporal characteristics, and demonstrating the phenomena of anisotropic SUHI in Cairo. The research methodology utilizes remote sensing data for surface temperature, using (MODIS thermal images from 2000 to 2021). Urban characteristics are modeled using urban GIS data and MODIS Land cover data, then GIS raster analysis is used for the statistical assessment of Land Surface Temperature. Key findings indicate that nighttime average surface temperature in Cairo’s urban area was hotter than non-urban surroundings by 2.4℃, with the max of 5℃ in city center, during July (2000-2005). SUHI increased to 3.8℃ with the max of 7.5℃ in (2016-2021). The area of hotspots increased from 359 to 530 km² in the same period. This increase can be correlated with rapid urban growth. The area of Cairo has almost tripled during this period (585 to 1471 km²). The daytime SUHI in Cairo is Anisotropic. Most world cities are surrounded by greens (Forests, Farms, etc.) where the temperatures are lower than urban areas, both day and night, desert cities are cooler than desert surroundings during daytime (Inverted Heat Island). Cairo has non-uniform surroundings, with desert to the east and west, and farmland to the north and south. During daytime, Cairo’s urban area is cooler than the desert but hotter than farmlands. It is important to take this phenomenon into consideration when studying UHI in Cairo and similar cities. Averaging of surroundings’ temperatures can be misinterpreted as there is no daytime SUHI.

Screening of dysphagia in geriatrics

BackgroundThe oropharyngeal dysphagia is an underestimated symptom with various causes in the geriatric population. Clinical presentation is often insidious and dysphagia symptoms are seldomly mentioned by elderly patients although causing many life-threatening complications. The aim of this work was to introduce an easy applicable tool to be used by the caregivers and general practitioners for screening of dysphagia in geriatrics for early detection of at risk individuals.MethodsA sample of 200 Egyptian Arabic-speaking elderly patients (65 years or older) not complaining of dysphagia was recruited from nursing homes in Greater Cairo Area. They or their caregivers completed the designed screening tool, including; the designed questionnaires of dysphagia manifestations and eating habits. General, oral motor and bedside evaluation were also performed. In addition to filling in the EAT10 questionnaire and FEES that was performed for only suspected cases for the purpose of validation of the screening tool.ResultsThe dysphagia manifestations questionnaire was significantly correlated with EAT 10 with p value of 0.001. It was correlated in some of its aspects with FEES showing quite reliability with p values’ range between 0.012 and 0.044. The Questionnaire of eating habits reliability of r- value of 0.568 slightly exceeding EAT10 reliability of r -value of 0.721 in the subjects under study. The cutoff point of total score of the dysphagia manifestations was > 5, with a sensitivity of 17.65% & a specificity of 94.20%. The cutoff point of total score of the bedside evaluation was ≤ 1 with a sensitivity of 66.9% & a specificity of 56.9%.Conclusionthe use of this easy applicable screening tool managed to suspect and later on diagnose cases with oropharyngeal dysphagia in non-complaining aging subjects.

Possible Overestimation of Nitrogen Dioxide Outgassing during the Beirut 2020 Explosion

On 4 August 2020, a strong explosion occurred near the Beirut seaport, Lebanon and killed more than 200 people and damaged numerous buildings in the vicinity. As Amonium Nitrate (AN) caused the explosion, many studies claimed the release of large amounts of NO2 in the atmosphere may have resulted in a health hazard in Beirut and the vicinity. In order to reasonably evaluate the significance of NO2 amounts released in the atmosphere, it is important to investigate the spatio-temporal distribution of NO2 during and after the blast and compare it to the average day-to-day background emissions from vehicle and ship traffic in Beirut. In the present study, we use Sentinel-5 TROPOMI data to study NO2 emissions in the atmosphere close to the affected area prior, during, and after the Beirut explosion (28 July–8 August 2020). Analysis shows an increase in NO2 concentrations over Beirut up to about 1.8 mol/m2 one day after the explosion that was gradually dissipated in about 4 days. Seven days before the blast (on 28 July 2020) NO2 concentration was, however, observed to be up to about 4.3 mol/m2 over Beirut, which is mostly attributed to vehicle emissions in Lebanon, ships passing by the Beirut seaport and possibly the militant activities in Syria during 20–26 July. It is found that the Beirut blast caused a temporarily and spatially limited increase in NO2. The blast mostly affected the coastal areas in Lebanon, while it did not have much effect on inland regions. TROPOMI data are also analyzed for the Greater Cairo Area (GCA), Suez Canal, Egypt, and in Nicosia, Cyprus to confirm the effect of human activities, vehicles, and ship traffic on NO2 emissions in relatively high and relatively low populated zones.

The effect of facade deterioration on urban life: a historical analysis of the Korba area in Cairo

The effect of facade deterioration on urban life: a historical analysis of the Korba area in Cairo

Development of a Neighborhood Mobility Index for Assessing Mobility Disparities in Developing Countries with Application to the Greater Cairo Area, Egypt

Most urban planners emphasize sustainability’s environmental and economic aspects and overlook the social equity dimension. Assessment of the current mobility situation is a prerequisite for developing socially sustainable urban mobility plans. However, current metrics for mobility assessment are data intensive and sometimes require the development of a detailed transportation model for the urban area, which is difficult to achieve in developing nations. In this study, we have created an index for assessing mobility for neighborhoods in a metropolitan area that requires minimal land-use information and utilizes online third-party travel-time data. The proposed index merges the fundamental principles of the traditional transportation planning process and congestion metrics to assess the mobility status of different neighborhoods in an urban area for a single mode of transportation. The developed neighborhood mobility index (NMI) was evaluated in the Greater Cairo Area (GCA), and the results were validated by conducting a one-dimensional ANOVA. The validation results showed that the results obtained using the developed NMI were reliable with a good degree of confidence. The case study demonstrated the capabilities of the NMI in detecting disparities between neighborhoods in a city and showed how planners and decision-makers could use it in preparing sustainable mobility plans.