The aim of this paper is to provide a case study of the efforts of the University of New South Wales (UNSW), as a large organisation and a major trip generator, to adopt a proactive and strategic approach to transport planning and services. The paper describes the activities that have been undertaken by UNSW in the last 2.5 years since committing to an Environment Policy. These activities include: (1) the development of a transport information system consisting of a substantial transport data base about travel characteristics of UNSW staff and students, and a geographical information system (GIS) to map these travel characteristics; (2) the establishment of in-house management commitment to support a proactive approach to secure better transport outcomes for UNSW and for environment protection; (3) liaison with transport providers to address transport problems; (4) the development of the UNSW Integrated Transport Strategy to implement the information systems, administrative framework and co-operative partnerships with transport providers to allow for continuous improvement in transport access and continuous reduction in transport-related pollution, considering all modes to and from UNSW. (A)
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