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Critical challenges in implementing sustainable transport policy in Stockholm and Gothenburg

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: This paper explores the mental-models of Swedish planners in order to understand the extent to which they support the ideals of sustainable transport. Focussing on three critical challenges: forecast-led versus vision-led planning; tackling congestion; and, public acceptability; the findings, drawn from in-depth interviews, demonstrate mostly advanced thinking. However, implementation can be at odds with these mental models, highlighting important lessons for other cities. There is a disconnect between the objectives of reducing car use and the continuation of investments in increasing road capacity, and a difficulty in transitioning from forecast-led planning to back-casting. Political controversies and public acceptability for measures to decrease car use are an added challenge.

Source: Cities

DOI: 10.1016/j.cities.2021.103153

Authors: Fredrik Pettersson, Vanessa Stjernborg, Carey Curtis

Institutions: Lund University, K2, The University of Melbourne

Language: English

Topic: Transportation Planning and Optimization

Subfield: Transportation

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $1,870