Questioning the need for speed: can "effective speed" guide change in travel behaviour and transport policy?

Abstract

This paper describes the concept of effective speed, and uses available data to provide some estimates of effective speeds in the context of Australian cities. Effective speeds are calculated for specific cars available in Australia, as well as for cyclists, bus passengers and train passengers. The paper then explains the potential for “effective speed” to stimulate travel behaviour change in individuals and new ways of thinking among transport policy makers. To explore this potential the authors sought the views of key stakeholders in Australian transport policy and practice, using qualitative interviews. The stakeholders included local government, motoring organisations, bicycle groups, travel behaviour change practitioners and public transport operators. (a) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E213716.

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