Title: Measuring accessibility and providing transport choice
Abstract: As part of a research project for the New Zealand Transport Agency, Abley Transportation Consultants has developed a methodology to calculate the accessibility score for a district, city, town, suburb or neighbourhood. This methodology has been tested in Christchurch City and Gisborne District where accessibility has been mapped and the quality of accessibility identified. These projects prove there is a mechanism to optimise the decision making process and locate land use activities or transportation infrastructure where it provides the most benefit for all members of the community. This paper will interest those involved in the integration of land use and transportation network planning in both Australia and New Zealand. It will be of special interest to those involved with local government and setting targets for the level of land use integration, and hence accessibility planning. (a) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E219560.
Publication Year: 2010
Publication Date: 2010-07-01
Language: en
Type: article
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