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Guidelines for Preparation of Integrated Transport Plans Guidelines for preparation of integrated transport plans May 2012 140 William Street Perth, Western Australia Acknowledgements: The Guidelines for Preparation of Integrated Transport Plans for local government are produced by the Department of Planning on behalf of the Western Australian Planning Commission. The development of the Guidelines was initiated and undertaken by the Department of Planning with the assistance of Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) and CATALYST Consultants and in consultation with representatives from the Department of Transport and the Western Australian Local Government Association. The Department’s project team is grateful for the assistance of the many individuals and local government representatives in the preparation of the draft Guidelines, through the provision of information and professional perspective. The feedback received was very useful in framing the final document, particularly the independent review of the draft Guidelines undertaken by Mr Brett Hughes from Curtin − Monash Accident Research Centre (Curtin University). Note that: t 5IFTFHVJEFMJOFTXJMMOPUIBWFBTUBUVUPSZXFJHIUVOEFSDVSSFOUMFHJTMBUJPOBOE t 5IF%FQBSUNFOUPG5SBOTQPSUJTSFTQPOTJCMFGPSEFWFMPQJOHBOEJNQMFNFOUJOHSFHJPOBMBOENFUSPQPMJUBO integrated transport plans to address future transport needs for the State as set out in the Transport Coordination Act 1996 (WA). Disclaimer This document has been published by the Western Australian Planning Commission. Any representation, statement, opinion or advice expressed or implied in this publication is made in good faith and on the basis that the government, its employees and agents are not liable for any damage or loss whatsoever which may occur as a result of action taken or not taken, as the case may be, in respect of any representation, statement, opinion or advice referred to herein. Professional advice should be obtained before applying the information contained in this document to particular circumstances. © State of Western Australia Published by the Western Australian Planning Commission 140 William Street Perth WA 6000 Locked Bag 2506 Perth WA 6001 Published May 2012 website: www.planning.wa.gov.au email: [email protected] tel: 08 6551 9000 fax: 08 6551 9001 TTY: 08 6551 9007 infoline: 1800 626 477 Western Australian Planning Commission owns all photography in this document unless otherwise stated. This document is available in alternative formats on application to Communication Services. Guidelines II for preparation of integrated transport plans Chairman’s Foreword The Western Australian Planning Commission initiated the preparation of guidelines to assist local government with the process and context of developing integrated transport plans. I am pleased to present the Guidelines for Preparation of Integrated Transport Plans, which has been prepared by the Department of Planning with professional input from private transport consultants, the Department of Transport and local governments in the Perth metropolitan area. The purpose of this document is to assist local governments to produce effective integrated transport plans, enabling high quality transport EFDJTJPOTUIBUJNQSPWFBDDFTTJCJMJUZ BNFOJUZ TBGFUZBOEGVODUJPOBMJUZJODPNNVOJUJFTBOEDFOUSFTBOEUPGBDJMJUBUF more sustainable transport outcomes. Both State and local governments play key roles in transport planning and maintenance of transport infrastructure. I encourage key decision-makers within local and State government authorities to embrace these guidelines, and strive to adopt integrated transport plans that are consistent and aligned with national and State objectives for economic, efficient and sustainable transport planning and services delivery. Gary Prattley Chairman Western Australian Planning Commission Guidelines III for preparation of integrated transport plans Director General’s Foreword There has been ongoing interest from Western Australian local government authorities seeking guidance in the preparation of integrated transport plans and strategies for their communities. This document, Guidelines for Preparation of Integrated Transport Plans, draws together a wealth of local and global information on integrated transport planning. It places this information in a Western Australian context so as to provide a practical guide for local governments to develop and implement locally appropriate integrated transport plans. I am pleased that the Department has been able to partner with the Western Australian Planning Commission and many others to provide this support to local governments. The importance of this work has been underlined by the numerous individuals and organisations that have donated time and expertise towards producing these Guidelines. It is hoped that the Guidelines will become a valuable resource and help local governments progress their integrated transport plans in a consistent and practical manner. Eric Lumsden Director General Department of Planning Guidelines IV for preparation of integrated transport plans CONTENTS Introduction 1 What is an integrated transport plan? 2 How to use these guidelines 2 Aim of the guidelines 4 Background & context 5 Part 1 – Integrated transport planning 5 1.0 Summary – Part 1 6 1.1 Transport in context 9 1.2 Accessibility and mobility 9 1.3 Who is responsible for transport? 10 1.3.1 Commonwealth government and transport 10 1.3.2 State government and transport 12 1.3.3 Local government and transport 15 1.4 Policy framework for integrated transport plans 17 1.4.1 National level policy context 18 1.4.2 State level policy context 23 1.4.3 Local level policy context 31 Part 2 – Sustainable transport system and integrated transport planning 37 2.0 Summary – Part 2 38 2.1 What is integration for transport planning? 39 2.2 Sustainable urban transport system and integrated transport planning 40 2.3 Major challenges to sustainable transport in urban areas 43 2.3.1 Population and employment growth 43 2.3.2 Social inclusion 44 2.3.3 Transport safety and security 45 2.3.4 Air quality and other quality of life issues 46 2.3.5 Climate change emissions 47 2.3.6 Transport energy – higher prices and scarcity 48 2.4 Local government’s role in sustainability and integrated transport planning 49 Guidelines V for preparation of integrated transport plans Guidance 51 Part 3 – Principles and process for integrated transport plans 51 3.0 Summary – Part 3 52 3.1 Integrated transport plans for local government 53 3.2 Successful development of an integrated transport plans 54 3.3 Principles for integrated transport plans 54 3.4 Process for integrated transport plans 57 3.4.1 Defining the project 57 3.4.2 Vision 58 3.4.3 Key drivers 59 3.4.4 Objectives and strategic targets 60 3.4.5 Issues and needs 62 3.4.6 Challenges and opportunities 64 3.4.7 Strategies 64 3.4.8 Actions and targets 65 3.4.9 Assessment, implementation and review 66 Part 4 – Developing, implementing and reviewing integrated transport plans 69 4.0 Summary – Part 4 70 4.1 Developing an integrated transport plan 72 4.1.1 Integrated transport with social, economic and health planning 72 4.1.2 Integrated land use planning and transport 73 4.1.3 Accessibility and amenity 76 4.1.4 Integrated transport system 84 4.1.5 Safety 101 4.1.6 Traffic congestion 104 4.1.7 Travel demand management and travel behaviour change 107 4.1.8 Parking 109 4.2 Evaluation and review of integrated transport plans 114 4.2.1 What is the value of a project or initiative? 115 4.2.2 Whose value? 116 4.2.3 Monitoring achievement 118 Guidelines VI for preparation of integrated transport plans 4.3 Integrating planning and implementation 118 4.3.1 Seamless transition – handing over the baton 119 4.3.2 Funding 119 4.3.3 Be prepared – create space for opportunistic implementation 120 Part 5 – Consultation and partnership 121 5.0 Summary – Part 5 122 5.1 Before the integrated transport plan 123 5.2 Consultation for integrated transport plans 124 5.3 Consulting effectively 126 5.4 Partnership 128 5.5 Beyond the integrated transport plan 130 Overview & practice 131 Part 6 – Case studies of integrated transport plans 131 6.0 Summary – Part 6 132 6.1 South West Group of Councils – Travelling Together (2003) 133 6.2 East Metropolitan Regional Council – Integrated Transport Strategy for Perth’s Eastern Region (2007) 137 6.3 City of Rockingham – Rockingham Integrated Transport Plan (2007) 141 6.4 City of Subiaco – Integrated Transport Strategy (2007) 145 6.5 Shenton Park – Integrated Transport Plan (2000) 149 6.6 List of local governments’ integrated transport plans in Perth metropolitan area 153 Part 7 – Template for developing an integrated transport plan 155 Glossary of Terms 163 References 167 Guidelines VII for preparation of integrated transport plans Figures Figure 1: Strategic policy framework for integrated transport strategies and plans 17 Figure 2: National Guidelines for Transport System Management – Objectives and the Framework 21 Figure 3: Targets of the Metropolitan Transport Strategy 1995-2029 24 Figure 4: Directions 2031 and beyond policy framework 26 Figure 5: Directions 2031 and beyond objective and strategies for an accessible city 27 Figure 6: Local Planning Manual: A guide to the preparation of local planning strategies and local planning schemes in Western Australia 32 Figure 7: Four components of successful ‘placemaking’ 34 Figure 8: Horizontal and vertical integration for integrated transport planning 40 Figure 9: Measures that can improve accessibility 44 Figure 10: Perceptions are important in achieving outcomes 45 Figure 11: Actual and
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