Investments in transport infrastructure severely impact the regions in which they are planned. These impacts can be both positive (e.g., connectivity, accessibility) and negative (e.g., environmental pollution). To advance more inclusive and sustainable development of transport infrastructure, a variety of European studies were conducted about the potential of area-oriented planning approaches in which infrastructure and spatial development are integrated. Although area-oriented approaches are promising, they are not standard practice. Barriers such as political dynamics, organizational structure and limited scope of mandate restrain National Road Authorities in becoming area partners. The successes of area-oriented projects are found in communicative and collaborative skills but are not fully developed to advance the transition to a new area-oriented planning regime. To accelerate the transition to area-oriented transport infrastructure planning, a European agenda for further action is presented.
Transitioning Towards Area-Oriented Approaches in Transport Infrastructure Planning: An Analysis of European Best Practices
Lect.Notes Mobility
Transport Research Arena Conference ; 2024 ; Dublin, Ireland April 15, 2024 - April 18, 2024
Transport Transitions: Advancing Sustainable and Inclusive Mobility ; Chapter : 43 ; 342-348
2025-03-07
7 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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