PIA - Core Skills in Planning Lecture Series 2015

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1 PIA - Core Skills in Planning Lecture Series 2015 Fundamentals of Transport Planning for Steve Williams (RPEQ # 6417) Lambert & Rehbein

2 Introduction What is Transport Planning? Legislative Environment relevant to Transport Planning Stages of Planning involving Transport Planning Transport Planning in Queensland General Transport Planning Principles Transport Planning Tools Transport Planning Challenges / Opportunities

3 What is Transport Planning? Transport Planning is a discipline that influences our very existence and can shape the way we live our lives and the choices we make. We all rely on transport in different ways however one common aspect is that transport affects almost every aspect of our day-to-day routines. Integrated transport planning covers all transport modes including: Private Vehicles - Cars Freight Vehicles Public Transport Pedestrians Cyclists

4 What is Transport Planning? Transport Planning is a combination of planning and engineering with the desired outcome being the delivery of a transport system that: Provides Realistic Choice Is Balanced Sustainable Safe Efficient Affordable

5 Legislative Environment Queensland Plan Act (2014) Regional Planning Interests Act (2014) Transport Planning and Coordination Act (1994) Sustainable Planning Act (2009) Transport Infrastructure Act (1994) Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act (1995) Professional Engineers Act (2002) State Planning Policies State Development Assessment Provisions

6 Stages of the Planning Process The stages of the development and planning process where transport engineering/transport planning input would be expected include: Regional Planning Structure Planning Master Planning Development Planning

7 Regional Planning Critical to the development of Sustainable Transport Systems Provides a strategic planning position that can support and encourage integration of the land use and transport systems Provides a framework for future development or our regions in a sustainable manner including our transport systems Currently there are 11 Regional Plans throughout QLD including South East Queensland Regional Plan ( ) Far North Queensland Regional Plan ( ) Wide Bay Burnett Regional Plan Central Queensland Regional Plan The Queensland Plan (not included in the 11 noted above)

8 Regional Planning s38 Key elements of regional plan The regional planning Minister for a designated region must be satisfied its regional plan (a) identifies (i) the desired regional outcomes for the region; and (ii) the policies and actions for achieving the desired regional outcomes; and (b) identifies the desired future spatial structure of the region including (i) a future regional land use pattern; and (ii) provision for regional infrastructure to service the future regional land use pattern, to inform (A) local governments when preparing priority infrastructure plans; and (B) the State, local governments and other entities about infrastructure plans and investments; and

9 Regional Planning s38 Key elements of regional plan- cont. (iii) key regional environmental, economic and cultural resources to be preserved, maintained or developed; and (iv) the way the resources are to be preserved, maintained or developed; and (v) for paragraph (b)(iii), regional landscape areas; and (c) includes any other relevant regional planning matter for this Act. Source: [s 39] Sustainable Planning Act 2009

10 Structure Planning Development of arterial & sub-arterial level road networks to service the structure plan area Develop public transport strategies and identify public transport infrastructure at a strategic level to support the Broad land use patterns contemplated Development of intra-regional pedestrian and cycle corridors Typically utilises land use and demographic patterns to determine demands for movement of people and goods The transport system is a critical element - not just responsive to predetermined land use patterns Influence between land use and transport should be considered in both ways

11 Master Planning Determining the form and function of critical road network elements; Determining the form and function of critical intersections; Determining the general location, form and function of public transport facilities including bus stops, layovers etc. Establishing a framework for pedestrian and cycle infrastructure at an inter-regional and local movement level.

12 Transport Planning in Queensland Transport Planning in Queensland is relatively mature and forms a critical element of the Regional Planning Processes. Desired Regional Outcome 12 A connected and accessible region based on an integrated transport system that supports more compact urban growth and efficient travel; connects people, places, goods and services; and promotes public transport use, walking and cycling (Source: SEQ Regional Plan )

13 Transport Planning in Queensland As with the Regional Planning throughout Queensland there are a number of regional transport plans and strategies in place Connecting SEQ 2031 Sunshine Coast Sustainable Transport Strategy Townsville-Thuringowa Integrated Transport Plan Wide Bay Integrated Regional Transport Plan Redlands Transport Plan 2016

14 Transport Planning Principles Land use / Transport Integration While fundamental is often difficult to achieve Regional Planning is managed by the State Public Transport system is largely managed by the State in particular significant public transport infrastructure (eg. rail and bus stations) Planning Schemes and land use at local levels managed by LGA s

15 Transport Planning Principles Land use / Transport Integration Planning Interfaces - the cooperative approach to land use and transport planning is essential Commercial Demands/Drivers - often transport outcomes are not considered as part of project planning Demographics - has a significant bearing on the travel demands and choices Land Use Density - increased density provides opportunities for provision of balanced transport system TOD s - purpose planned communities where people can live, work and play

16 Transport Planning Principles Transport Modes Motorised Transport Modes Car (driver) Car (Passenger) Public Transport (bus/rail/ferry) Freight (truck/rail) Active Transport Modes Walking Cycling

17 Transport Planning Principles Mode Choice Transport Modes Theoretically appears to be a relatively simple process Has a significant impact on achieving a sustainable transport system Mode Choice Car Public Transport Parameter Walk Time Wait Time In-vehicle time Transfer time (where relevant) Fare Costs Parking Costs Toll Costs (where relevant) Time Costs Vehicles operating costs

18 Transport Planning Principles Journey Purpose The journey purpose is an important principle and having an clear understanding of people s travel needs provides an opportunity to take a targeted approach to influencing travel behaviours Home Based Journey Purpose Work Education Shopping Recreation Non Home Based Journey Purpose

19 Transport Planning Principles Generalised Cost of Travel The generalised cost of travel is a term used by transport planners in describing the direct and indirect costs associated with travel choices. This principle is used in the planning and modelling of a range or transport planning elements and has a direct influence on: Mode Choice - the choice of which transport mode we will use Trip Distribution - the choice of travel destination for various journey purposes Trip Assignment - the choice of route for a specific travel choice

20 Transport Planning Tools Traffic/Transport Engineering Tools Strategic Transport Models

21 Transport Planning Tools Strategic Transport Models Emme Visum Cube In Brisbane a comprehensive strategic level transport model has been development known as the Brisbane Strategic Transport Multi-Modal Model (BSTM-MM)

22 Transport Planning Challenges and Opportunities There are a number of significant challenges facing transport planners and land use planners in the development of truly integrated and sustainable transport solutions. These can equally be seen as opportunities

23 Transport Planning Challenges and Opportunities Captive Travel - where there is no legitimate/realistic choice of transport mode Car Ownership - while we continue to covet the private motor vehicle the ability to influence travel choice is limited Congestion - is it really THAT bad?? Convenience / Flexibility - presents significant barriers to influencing travel choice Urban Sprawl - give me land lots of land Environmental Factors - the diversity of the Queensland region makes this an important factor in transport choice Telecommuting - Is this the future??

24 Transport Planning Closing Remarks / Observations Our land use plans and transport plans can t be developed in isolation of each other and importantly one can t be subservient to the other Questions????