Abstracts

Mortality reductions as a result of changing to alternative powered vehicles in Tel-Aviv-Jafo

by Gary Ginsberg, Aharon Serri, Elaine Fletcher, Tene Moshe, Eric Karsenty & Joshua Shemer

Exploding myths about the cost of car transport

by Alan James

In Britain it is widely believed that the cost of travelling by car is relatively cheap once the fixed costs of owning a car have been paid, but this is not the case when all mileage-related costs are properly assessed. This false perception distorts the comparison between the cost of travel by car and by public transport. An awareness campaign on this issue, coupled with a taxation shift from car ownership to use, would be an effective and immediately available policy tool to help reduce levels of car use and encourage use of other transport modes, in line with the objectives of the 1998 Transport White Paper.

Sustainable Transport: Edinburgh's Approach

by George Hazel

Edinburgh is pursuing an innovatory approach to land use planning and associated transport matters. This mixed-bag approach is at the forefront in the UK and includes car-free residential developments, car sharing schemes, public transport corridors and resident-only parking strategies.

The North American growth fixation & the inner city: Roads of excess

by Christopher Leo

"It's the economy, stupid". Economic growth is the yardstick by which so many governments believe they will be judged, and moderate growth is often considered insufficient. As a result, many slowly-growing cities unthinkingly extend their infrastructure on the assumption of rapid growth that does not materialise. Winnipeg has followed such policies, and the results illustrate their weaknesses. The suburbs sprawl while the inner city decays, and its infrastructure deteriorates. Plans for a rapid transit line that could both relieve congestion and promote more compact development are postponed year after year while new roads and bridges are extended into sparsely-populated fringe areas.

Area-Wide Traffic Management: An Innovative Strategy for Urban Centres

by Gavin Davidson, Mark Roseland & Don Alexander

This study compares and contrasts a traditional view of traffic management with an emerging, broad interpretation that supports sustainable development. We then summarise recent research we undertook to examine the feasibility of applying sustainable transportation principles within Vancouver's downtown in a comprehensive programme called area-wide traffic management (AWTM). AWTM attempts to improve transportation efficiency by reducing over-reliance upon motorised vehicles within urban centres.

A Tea for the 21st Century: Sustainable Transportation in the USA

by Norbert Gorissen

This paper assesses the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act, and its benefits, implementation and effects. ISTEA has tremendous potential to lead change towards sustainable transportation. It encourages dialogue between NGOs and administrations, and a holistic approach to transportation planning.

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