Transport planning approaches and processes for roads vary widely across jurisdictions within countries as well as between countries and are probably more of an art than a science. This paper reviews current developments, trends and challenges in road transport planning internationally and in Australasia (Australia and New Zealand) and uses this material to compile a set of best practice principles for road transport planning at the road route and link level. The paper then examines current practice in road transport planning in Australasia to determine the extent to which current practice in this area reflects best practice. The paper raises key policy issues which inform current transport planning thinking at the national and state/territory levels and considers the following areas: 1. whether planning processes are consistent with government policy, community and industry expectations; 2. the interface between planning and operations within road agencies at the national and state/territory levels; 3. principles for road transport planning adopted for urban and rural areas at the different levels of the network, in particular, road route and link level planning. (a) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E217541.
Samenvatting