Decision making on transport network planning and the impact on community, economy and the environment

Abstract

Decision making on transport network planning have an impact on society, economy, environment, travel patterns, reliability and performance of transport networks. Transport corridors provide for all modes of transport and also contribute towards economic growth and community prosperity.The paper presents the analysis of a case study to illustrate a typical transport planning process which in this case has spanned over a period of 40 years. The study captures different stages of the planning process and identifies the gaps. It is noted that whilst the area is known to be prone to disasters, no consideration has been given to the transport infrastructure performance during a disaster.