Conference presentation
A leading practice framework for sustainable urban transport corridors
USC Research Conference, 2013 (Sunshine Coast, Australia, 01-Jul-2013–05-Jul-2013)
University of the Sunshine Coast
2013
Abstract
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. This research was carried out in cooperation with the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.
Details
- Title
- A leading practice framework for sustainable urban transport corridors
- Authors
- Nicholas J Stevens (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and BusinessBronwyn Buksh (Author) - Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads
- Conference details
- USC Research Conference, 2013 (Sunshine Coast, Australia, 01-Jul-2013–05-Jul-2013)
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Date published
- 2013
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2013 the author. Reproduced with permission of the copyright holder.
- Organisation Unit
- Bioclimatic and Sociotechnical Cities Lab; Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99448816902621
- Output Type
- Conference presentation
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