The general goals of such zones are to preserve and enhance the attractiveness and vitality of urban centers, to improve environmental quality of urban areas, and to encourage increased utilization of non-auto modes of transport. The underlying characteristic of an auto restricted zone (ARZ) as discussed in this study is that of a district or zone distinguished by a higher degree of control over vehicular traffic than the surrounding area. The report discusses techniques for ARZ which have been identified and categorized as physical, operational, economic, and regulatory control measures. The investigation of existing experience with ARZ focuses on U.S. cities and on European cities where the concept is most advanced, such as in Copenhagen, Amsterdam and Vienna, and discusses its similarities and differences. The investigation indicated that there are substantial opportunities for ARZ in American cities. A number of key factors are identified for its successful implementation, such as urban activity patterns, urban design issues, transportation infrastructure, accessibility maintenance, ARZ size, transportation policy impacts, and institutional and legal factors. The report contains Appendix A: 'Bibliography' and Appendix B: 'Characteristics of Pedestrian Areas in European Cities'.
Auto Restricted Zone/Multi-User Vehicle System Study. Volume I. Auto Restricted Zones: Background and Feasibility
1977
130 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Transportation & Traffic Planning , Road Transportation , Urban transportation , Zoning , Vehicular traffic , Control , Pedestrians , Central city , Quality of life , Netherlands , Austria , Denmark , Urban areas , Europe , Urban planning , United States , Automobiles , Highway transportation , Traffic free zones , Amsterdam(Netherlands) , Vienna(Austria) , Copenhagen(Denmark) , Malls