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A leading practice framework for sustainable urban transport corridors
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A leading practice framework for sustainable urban transport corridors

Nicholas J Stevens and Bronwyn Buksh
Proceedings of the 2013 Planning Institute of Australian National Congress, pp.1-22
Planning Institute of Australia National Congress: Celebrate the Value of Planning: Past, Present and Future, 2013 (Canberra, Australia, 24-Mar-2013–27-Mar-2013)
Planning Institute of Australia
2013
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Abstract

Urban and Regional Planning urban transport corridors
The terms 'transport corridor' and 'sustainable transport' are increasingly incorporated within transportation planning and policy, yet often remain inadequately defined resulting in limited practice uptake. This research seeks to provide a clearer interpretation of both to assist in the understanding of sustainable transport systems. It argues the corridor must move beyond acknowledging roadway infrastructure and incorporate the range of impacts and interdependencies of the surrounding urban and regional catchment. An integrated approach to the planning, design and delivery of these corridors is necessary to reduce multidisciplinary conflict and ensure all stakeholders are engaged and involved in the long term sustainability of urban transport. Government, the private sector, and the community require new knowledge which allows them to best allocate resources in the establishment of sustainable transport systems. The significance of this research is the consideration afforded to the conflict and compatibility issues associated with national and international leading practice case studies of transport systems and transport corridors. The research has identified six (6) interdependent themes which are critical to the success of sustainable transport corridors: governance; land use planning; network planning; design and place-making; financial and market approaches; and sustainable development. These themes have been assembled to present a leading practice framework which can assist multidisciplinary approaches by identifying the requirements for successful and sustainable transport systems and transport corridors. The framework recognises the interdependency of each theme with all other themes at a variety of spatial contexts - regional, local, corridor and site. It seeks to act as a guide for all stakeholders and decision-makers in moving towards sustainable transport and urban corridor solutions.

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