New transport policies could revolutionize environmental planning and decision making.
The article discusses changes in UK transport policy, moving from "predict and provide" to integrated transport policies. It explores the impact of induced travel effects and new assessment procedures like Strategic Environmental Assessment. The study suggests that political factors play a crucial role in transport and environmental planning, despite advancements in understanding behavioral linkages. The focus is on how transport policy objectives are linked to changes in accessibility and economic effects, with a case study review highlighting the need for improvements in decision-making, especially from an environmental perspective.