Transport planning for congestion in Sydney.

Author(s)
Twiney, P. & Rudd, J.
Year
Abstract

Historically, transport planning for new development was comparatively straightforward and primarily concerned with assessing the traffic and parking requirements of a proposal. More recently ways of encouraging use of public transport and non car borne travel have been discussed - although less often implemented. Sydney is now in a situation where both road and public transport networks are becoming increasingly congested in peak periods. It has become evident that the historic approach of simply providing additional infrastructure capacity is no longer feasible or sustainable. This paper discusses various approaches to transport planning when facing increasing levels of congestion and policy directions. Possible 'solutions' range from heavy capital expenditure to concepts requiring changes in societal values and these are assessed with respect to practicality, equity, political acceptability and key policy issues. (a) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E212956.

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C 39604 (In: C 39601 CD-ROM) /72 / ITRD E212959
Source

In: Priority treatment : juggling competing demands : conference papers 2005 AITPM National Conference, Sofitel Brisbane, 27-29 July 2005, p. 59-73

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