Competition position and accessibility 'Randstad'
Overview
Background & policy context:
This project deals with the development of a programmatic approach of the accessibility problems in the 'Randstad' (most dense area in the Western part of The Netherlands), in particular from the perspective of logistic nodes like Schiphol Airport or the Rotterdam port. Will these nodes still be successful in 15 or 20 years, or do they also feel the effects of economic life cycle? Is the main-port concept capable of dealing with developments in Europe, like demographic, socio-economic and land use changes?
Objectives:
The objectives of this project are:
- Make operational the terms 'competition' and 'accessibility' for the Randstad area.
- To obtain an overview of all projects, initiatives and intended policies in the field of traffic and transport, that might affect the competition position and the accessibility of the Randstad area.
- To assess the effectiveness of projects, intended policies and strategic visions in terms of contribution to the accessibility of the Randstad area.
- Setting up an administrative process. In order to avoid inconsistencies, the common goals must me made clear.
Methodology:
The objectives will be addressed per specific theme. In that way the coherence (or the absence of coherence) becomes clear. This insight offers a first step to strengthen the mutual knowledge-exchange. The results of the project are input for a Steering Group, who is setting up a Strategic Research Agenda for the new research Programme Transumo (Transition to Sustainable Mobility).
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