The problems of land use planning in relation to mobility policy are discussed. The first point concerns the risks involved by a policy without clear objectives and without an overall vision. This will, within urban mobility policies, encourage both the use of public transport and the development of parking places in a dense urban environment casting doubt on the efficiency of the investments accepted by the community. Similarly, the will to develop the use of sustainable methods (bicycle, walking) without a reduction of the space devoted to cars is considered meaningless. The second point concerns the definition of an overall and coherent policy of urban mobility. New concepts must therefore be developed: positive discrimination for public transport to compensate its disadvantages compared with cars, extension of pedestrian areas, speed-limited areas, and short stay car parks. The third point concerns the decision-making process for mobility policy. In the dialogue between technicians, elected representatives and citizens, it is considered essential that fully informed citizens have their say. The emergence of a collective consciousness, sensitive to sustainable development problems must be facilitated. For the covering abstract see ITRD E126595.
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