Network study of urban passenger transport
Overview
Background & policy context:
The study is part of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area Transport Systems Plan 2002.
Objectives:
The results support the decision making process that aim to determine the future transport system for the region.
Methodology:
The study began with the description of transport scenarios and the examination of goals/means of urban policy in the international literature. The policies and investments for Helsinki Metropolitan Area were then determined and assessed. Based on the analysis, three alternative packages of measures were studied to highlight the combined effects. The assessment was carried out using transport and land-use models available for the region. Based on the conclusions from the results, the recommendations for the principles in development and investment priorities were made.
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