Mobility-reduction objectives play an important role in the formulation of the current Dutch spatial policy. Now that the first VINEX (the Fourth National Planning Scheme Extra) locations are inhabited, a need to assess the locations concerning their effect on mobility has arisen. Important aspects are both the physical structure, realised to enhance proximity and accessibility, and the actual travel patterns of the new inhabitants. To assess either aspect, an evaluation methodology has been developed. This methodology compares the mobility in VINEX locations with a certain spatial profile to the mobility in other new (non-VINEX) residential areas and the mobility figures of the whole of the Netherlands. The methodology consists of four modules: (1) Spatial characteristics module; (2) Mobility prognoses module; (3) Mobility measurements module; and (4) effects module. In every module, except the mobility measurements module, two levels of scale are distinguished in the evaluation, namely local (evaluation of a specific location) and global (evaluation of all locations of a location type together). The contents of each module (objective and applicability), possible analyses and efforts needed are described in this report. The testing of the spatial characteristics module and the preparations for the application of the mobility measurements module are also described. See also IRRD E201672.
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