People First in Transport Planning

Potter, Stephen (1977). People First in Transport Planning. Town and Country Planning, 45(2) pp. 76–81.

Abstract

Drawing upon key examples from new towns of Milton Keynes and Cumbernauld, this paper explores the issue of whether pedestrian-vehicle segregation are designed to benefit pedestrians or are a means by which pedestrian needs are made to conform to a vehicle- determined environment. The rejection of pedestrian-vehicle segregation in the recent Balloch/Eastfield plan in Cumbernauld demonstrates that a real people first approach is possible.

Plain Language Summary

This article draws upon examples from the new towns of Milton Keynes and Cumbernauld, this paper explores the issue of whether pedestrian-vehicle segregation, with paths crossing roads via underpasses and bridges, really benefit pedestrians or are a simply means to allow engineers to build fast roads. The rejection of pedestrian-vehicle segregation in the recent Balloch/Eastfield plan in Cumbernauld demonstrates that a more people-focused approach is possible.

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