Abstract
This paper examines the demographic, economic and market trends that affect travel demand, and their implications for transport planning. Per capita vehicle ownership and mileage have peaked in the United States, while demand for alternatives such as walking, cycling, public transit and telework is increasing, indicating an increased diversification in transport demand. Despite rising incomes, statistics have indicated that since 2000, automobile travel has started to decline. It was concluded that transport planning should reflect current trends by increasing support for alternative modes. It was also concluded that an anticipation of trends through investment in alternative modes of transport was desirable. The degree to which patterns of transportation change will depend on policy and planning decisions. For example, increasing fuel prices and an ageing demographic may shift values away from automobile travel and towards other modes of transportation. Recommendations included: planning for a mature transport system with less emphasis on roadway system expansion; and greater emphasis on improving transport system efficiency and diversity. refs., tabs., figs.
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Litman, T.
Safe travels : evaluating mobility management traffic safety impacts.
Canada: N. p.,
2004.
Web.
Litman, T.
Safe travels : evaluating mobility management traffic safety impacts.
Canada.
Litman, T.
2004.
"Safe travels : evaluating mobility management traffic safety impacts."
Canada.
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title = {Safe travels : evaluating mobility management traffic safety impacts}
author = {Litman, T}
abstractNote = {This paper examines the demographic, economic and market trends that affect travel demand, and their implications for transport planning. Per capita vehicle ownership and mileage have peaked in the United States, while demand for alternatives such as walking, cycling, public transit and telework is increasing, indicating an increased diversification in transport demand. Despite rising incomes, statistics have indicated that since 2000, automobile travel has started to decline. It was concluded that transport planning should reflect current trends by increasing support for alternative modes. It was also concluded that an anticipation of trends through investment in alternative modes of transport was desirable. The degree to which patterns of transportation change will depend on policy and planning decisions. For example, increasing fuel prices and an ageing demographic may shift values away from automobile travel and towards other modes of transportation. Recommendations included: planning for a mature transport system with less emphasis on roadway system expansion; and greater emphasis on improving transport system efficiency and diversity. refs., tabs., figs.}
place = {Canada}
year = {2004}
month = {Nov}
}
title = {Safe travels : evaluating mobility management traffic safety impacts}
author = {Litman, T}
abstractNote = {This paper examines the demographic, economic and market trends that affect travel demand, and their implications for transport planning. Per capita vehicle ownership and mileage have peaked in the United States, while demand for alternatives such as walking, cycling, public transit and telework is increasing, indicating an increased diversification in transport demand. Despite rising incomes, statistics have indicated that since 2000, automobile travel has started to decline. It was concluded that transport planning should reflect current trends by increasing support for alternative modes. It was also concluded that an anticipation of trends through investment in alternative modes of transport was desirable. The degree to which patterns of transportation change will depend on policy and planning decisions. For example, increasing fuel prices and an ageing demographic may shift values away from automobile travel and towards other modes of transportation. Recommendations included: planning for a mature transport system with less emphasis on roadway system expansion; and greater emphasis on improving transport system efficiency and diversity. refs., tabs., figs.}
place = {Canada}
year = {2004}
month = {Nov}
}