The sustainable mobility paradigm

This paper has two main parts. The first questions two of the underlying principles of conventional transport planning on travel as a derived demand and on travel cost minimization. It suggests that the existing paradigm ought to be more flexible, particularly if the sustainable mobility agenda is to become a reality. The second part argues that policy measures are available to improve urban sustainability in transport terms but that the main challenges relate to the necessary conditions for change. These conditions are dependent upon high-quality implementation of innovative schemes, and the need to gain public confidence and acceptability to support these measures through active involvement and action. Seven key elements of sustainable mobility are outlined, so that public acceptability can be more effectively promoted.

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  • http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6VGG-4R5G81G-1/2/9128e2cf327c3e81c4a8dc41d8e7a93e
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/29485010
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission from Elsevier
• Authors:
  • Banister, David
• Publication Date: 2008-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 73-80
• Serial:
  • Transport Policy
  • Volume: 15
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Elsevier
  • ISSN: 0967-070X
  • Serial URL: http://www.elsevier.com/locate/issn/096707X

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Mobility; Public opinion; Sustainable development; Travel costs; Travel demand; Urban transportation policy
• Subject Areas: Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Society; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01090325
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Mar 21 2008 8:18AM