Key research themes on urban space,scale, and sustainable urban mobility |
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| Authors: | Bert van Wee Susan Handy |
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| Institution: | 1. Faculty of Technology, Policy, and Management, Delft University of Technology, Delft, the Netherlandsg.p.vanwee@tudelft.nl;3. Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of California at Davis, Davis, CA, USA |
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| Abstract: | abstractLand-use policies are frequently proposed as a means of reducing the negative impacts of transport on the environment, such as emissions of CO2 and pollutants, and noise nuisance. In this article we discuss whether land-use policies make sense as a strategy for reducing vehicle travel and lessening environmental impacts. We conclude that they do, but that the greatest benefits may come from the enhancement of accessibility. We argue that land-use policies should be evaluated across a much broader range of benefits than is generally done at present. |
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