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International Journal of Environment Science and Technology
Center for Environment and Energy Research and Studies (CEERS)
ISSN: 1735-1472 EISSN: 1735-1472
Vol. 11, No. 8, 2014, pp. 2369-2386
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Bioline Code: st14227
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
Document available free of charge
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International Journal of Environment Science and Technology, Vol. 11, No. 8, 2014, pp. 2369-2386
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Challenges to active transport in a car-dependent urban environment: a case study of Auckland, New Zealand
Faherty, T.R. & Morrissey, J.E.
Abstract
There is a wide body of literature which suggests
that current urban transport practices are not sustainable
in the long term. This study analyses the potential
for planning strategies to overcome challenges limiting the
wider uptake of the active transport modes of walking and
cycling in the modern urban environment, evaluating the
problems and potential solutions through a case study of
Auckland, New Zealand. Auckland is a car-dependent city
which has recently undergone significant restructuring of
local governance structures. The recently released Auckland
plan has explicit targets to increase active transport
rates and to develop an urban form more conducive to
walking and cycling. This paper presents an analysis of
stakeholder interview data collected in Auckland in the
aftermath of the restructure and Auckland Plan release.
Analysis provides an evaluation of current approaches
taken by the Auckland Council to increase rates of active
transport and highlights a range of policy instruments
which could be adopted to augment current approaches.
Results indicate that comprehensive integration of
approaches to active transport by transport authorities has
yet to be achieved, presenting a significant challenge for
further promotion of walking and cycling within the city.
Keywords
Sustainability; Planning strategies; Active transport; Policy instruments; Integrated approaches
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