[sustran] Re: Sustainable Mode Split

[Carlosfelipe Pardo]

I don't think there is (or should be) a specific ideal mode split. It 
depends on the city size, density, land use, GDP, etc. As always, the 
golden rule is "more public transport, bicycle and walking" in mode 
share. But one city with high density and average distances of less than 
3km would be better off with most people walking rather than taking the 
bus, while a city like Lima (avg distance 12-14km) is better off with 
improved public transport than the sole promotion of walking (unless 
they change land use policies).

But maybe someone has written about this at length? I'm not aware of 
such research.

Best regards,

Carlos

sudhir gota wrote:
> Dear All,
>
> We in CAI-Asia are looking for published research which has indicated as to
> what exactly is "sustainable mode split" in a city.
> When exactly do we say that city has a sustainable trip mode split?
> If a city has 60%, 70% or 80% NMT and Public Transport Share than can we
> suggest it has sustainable Transport?
> Has anybody drawn this line? What is your take on this?
> Insights would be valuable.
>
> Cheers
> Sudhir Gota
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