Peel Region is well served by an excellent multi-modal transportation system, which has contributed to its vibrant economy and high quality of life. This, in turn, has led to phenomenal growth over the last 30 years. However, the expectation of continued rapid growth over the next 30 years brings with it major transportation challenges. We know that we cannot build our way out of congestion by expanding the road and highway network, or focusing exclusively on transit. Solution to congestion must be multi-faceted and focused on the more eficient us eof existing infrastructure, including transit and other Travel Demand Management (TDM) measures such as carpooling, teleworking, and active transportation modes such as bicycling and walking. Peel Region has been emphasizing TDM within its Long Range Transportation Plan in 2004. Through the implementation of TDMmeasures, it was hoped that Peel region could more effectively and efficiently manage its existing congestion problem as well as anticipated traffic growth. This project was nominated for the TAC 2007 Sustainable Urban Transportation Award. For the covering abstract of this conference see ITRD number E216597.
Samenvatting