Guidelines on sustainable mobility : shared transport

Abstract

This is the fourth published guideline document, in a series of documents which are being published under the Resident First project headed by the Local Councils’ Association (LCA) and endorsed by all Local Councils in Malta and Gozo. The document’s objectives are to facilitate the discussion and implementation of shared transport within our localities, as another possible piece of the sustainable mobility puzzle. It explains different aspects to shared transport, highlights important case studies and identifies the critical steps needed to ensure that this may be a relevant part of the various mobility options on our islands and enable its successful delivery. As always, the wider aim of this and other documents shall be that of delivering better urban environmental quality. The guide acknowledges that shared transport, albeit important, is not a stand-alone solution but forms part of broader accessibility and connectivity strategies. There are continuous references to other documents within the Sustainable Mobility pillar that have been, or shall be, published by the LCA. As with the other documents, this publication is intended as a guide for Local Councils in planning, designing and promoting shared transportation. It does not aim to be prescriptive and seeks to have the right degree of technicality to be able to provide a full picture of the benefits of shared transport in a clear and objective manner. In this manner it is hoped that Local Councils and authorities alike may embrace the concept of shared transport as yet another important component within the strategic sustainable mobility approach that needs to be adopted so as to improve the liveability of our towns and villages.