Urban mobility plans. National approaches and local practice. Moving towards strategic, sustainable and inclusive urban transport planning. Sustainable urban transport technical document #13.
Urban mobility plans are used as a planning tool and policy instrument to guide the development of transport in urban areas and surroundings. This document reviews urban mobility planning from several countries, showing a shift away from the traditional, infrastructure-oriented approach towards sustainable and people-oriented planning. National guidelines for urban mobility planning provide orientation to local authorities. In several countries, such as Brazil, France and India, the development of urban mobility plans has become an obligatory requirement for receiving national government funds for local transport projects to promote health. Worldwide applicability for supporting low-carbon and active travel. The resource might be useful for local policy-makers and planners who want to shape urban mobility processes and policies in an effective and inclusive manner. Policy-makers and experts at national level shaping state-of-the art national policy frameworks for urban transport planning.
Overview | 2014
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: City | Author/Publisher: ITDP and GIZ