Travel management for an event localized in space and time (such as a football match or concerts) has been the subject of recent studies and publications. Interest here is focused on travel management practices of towns facing high dispersion of mass resident and visitor ridership in several districts in the same town. All modes of transport are involved: public transport, cars, pedestrians (including people with reduced mobility), cyclists, etc. Particular attention is given to trips made within the perimeter of the event. The main objective of the study is to make recommendations to future event organizers. These recommendations are based on specific examples and testimonials from various local authorities or State services. Seven events were studied: the Rouen Armada, the Eurockéennes in Belfort, the Fêtes de Bayonne, the Braderie de Lille, the Fête des Lumières in Lyon, the Christmas market in Strasbourg and the London Olympic Games. A brief description of each of these events is available in the appendix. The events chosen have certain points in common (high attendance, complex transportation management issues, etc.) and different characteristics (type of event, type of audience, rural or urban environment, site size, etc.). (Author/publisher)
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