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An Integrated Assessment Method for Sustainable Transport System Planning in a Middle Sized German City

Schmale, Julia  
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von Schneidemesser, Erika
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Dörrie, Axel
2015
Sustainability

Despite climate change mitigation and sustainability agendas, road transport systems in Germany and the resulting environmental burden are growing. Road transport is a significant source of emissions in urban areas and the infrastructure has a significant impact on the urban form. Nevertheless, mobility is a fundamental requirement for the satisfaction of the human desire to socially and economically engage in society. Considering these realities and the desire for sustainable development in a growing city (Potsdam, Germany), an integrated assessment methodology was co-developed among scientists and practitioners to prioritize a suite of transport-related measures. The methodology reflects the city’s qualitative and quantitative goals to improve public transport and promote sustainability, capturing synergies in categories that include environmental considerations as well as road safety, eco-mobility, and quality of life. This approach applies a multi-criteria analysis (MCA) to derive a practically relevant solution for the local traffic and mobility problems that fosters ownership and accountability of all involved. This paper reflects on the process of developing the MCA, and the different aspects that were found important and required consideration during the process. Recommendations on specific traffic-related measures and the assessment of their effectiveness are not given. The aim is that such process information could foster greater collaboration within city departments and similar transdisciplinary efforts.

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research article
DOI
10.3390/su7021329
Author(s)
Schmale, Julia  
von Schneidemesser, Erika
Dörrie, Axel
Date Issued

2015

Published in
Sustainability
Volume

7

Issue

2

Start page

1329

End page

1354

Editorial or Peer reviewed

REVIEWED

Written at

OTHER

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EERL  
Available on Infoscience
September 4, 2020
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https://infoscience.epfl.ch/handle/20.500.14299/171392
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