Non-motorized public transport development : present scenario and future approach in developing cities


Autoria(s): Rahman, Mamun M.; D'Este, Glen; Bunker, Jonathan M.
Data(s)

16/10/2009

Resumo

Over the last few decades, most large cities in the developing world have been experiencing rapid and imbalanced transport sector development resulting in severe congestion and poor levels of service. The most common response at a policy level under this circumstance has been to focus on private and public motorized transport modes, and especially on traffic control measures and mass transit systems. Despite their major role in the overall transport system in many developing cities in Asia & Latin America, relatively little attention is given to non-motorized transport (NMT) modes (walk, bicycle and cycle-rickshaw). In particular, this ideology is applicable to the paid category of non-motorized public transport (NMPT), notably three-wheeler cycle rickshaws that still have an important socio-economic, environmental and trip-making role in many developing cities. Despite, they are often seen as inefficient and backward; an impediment to progress; and inconsistent with modern urban image. Policy measures therefore, to restrict or eliminate non-motorized transport from urban arterials and other feeder networks have been implemented in cities as diverse as Dhaka, Delhi, Karachi, Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila, Surabaya and Beijing . This paper will primarily investigate the key contribution of NMPT in the sustainable transport system and urban fabric of developing cities, with Dhaka as case study. The paper will also highlight in detail the impediments towards NMPT development and provide introductory concept on possible role this mode is expected to play into the future of these cities

Formato

application/pdf

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/28217/

Publicador

Queensland University of Technology

Relação

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/28217/1/c28217.pdf

Rahman, Mamun M., D'Este, Glen, & Bunker, Jonathan M. (2009) Non-motorized public transport development : present scenario and future approach in developing cities. In Proceedings for the 3rd Smart Systems Postgraduate Student Conference, Queensland University of Technology, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, pp. 112-119.

Direitos

Copyright 2009 Queensland University of Technology

Fonte

Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering; School of Urban Development

Palavras-Chave #120506 Transport Planning #Non-Motorized Public Transport (NMPT) #Transport Sustainability #Transport System Fuctionality #Accessibility & Mobility #Network Modelling & Simulation #Integrated Planning Framework
Tipo

Conference Paper