Formulating an urban transport policy: a reappraisal of some elements - accessibility, energy and urban form

This article reappraises the appropriateness of the dominant role of speed improvement and congestion reduction, in the transport and research and planning area, by looking at the ramification of such objectives for the entire urban system. The appraisal leads to a proposal for alternative 'objectives' deemed more consistent with achievement of efficiency (and equity) in resource allocation; namely accessibility to opportunities and conservation of energy.

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• Authors:
  • Hensher, D A
• Publication Date: 1977-11

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 34P
• Serial:
  • Issue Number: 151

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Accessibility; Energy; Energy conservation; Fuel consumption; Mobility; Modal split; Mode choice; Operating costs; Policy; Speed; Traffic congestion; Urban development; Urban transportation
• ATRI Terms: Accessibility; Energy; Energy conservation; Fuel consumption; Mobility; Modal choice; Modal split; Operating costs; Policy; Speed; Traffic congestion; Urban form; Urban transport
• Subject Areas: Energy; Policy;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01440022
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• ISBN: 0858373114
• Files: ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 24 2012 10:46PM