The city in west Europe

Chapter 5 of this book deals with the demand for transport in cities and describes a range of possible solutions to this demand. When planning for private transport these solutions can be: policies of accomodation (construction of ringways and radial roads), policies of restraint (prohibition of car access to limited areas and dedication of these areas to pedestrian use and restraint on parking), and policies for alternative private tranport (pedestrianization, use of bicycles, hired cars and taxis). Solutions are outlined for public transport (railway and bus systems) planning, while the problems and advantages of an integrated transport system are described. (TRRL)