Christchurch Central City transport concept.

Author(s)
Kane, P. & Woods, S.
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Abstract

This paper discusses the Christchurch Central City transport concept. The concept aims to reclaim the streets for all users who walk, cycle or catch a bus, whilst maintaining good access for car users. The concept takes a holistic view of transport planning throughout the central city, is consistent with the aims of the council's revitalisation strategy, and is sufficiently robust yet flexible to deal with external influences in the future. This paper outlines the process used to develop the concept, and describes the challenges that were encountered. It describes the concept that was adopted by the council, and explores the compromises that were needed to reach consensus, whilst minimising the impacts on integrity of the concept principles. Finally, this paper explores the challenges ahead to translate the concept into projects, and briefly describes the work currently underway. This paper has relevance for central city areas throughout New Zealand, through enabling comparison with concepts developed elsewhere or through providing a potential framework for developing a concept. (Author/publisher) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E215377.

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C 40386 (In: C 40369 [electronic version only]) /72 / ITRD E215378
Source

In: Back to the future : IPENZ Transportation Conference 2006, Queenstown, Sunday 8 October to Wednesday 11 October, 2006, 14 p.

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