Urban density is more cost-effective than urban sprawl - UITP

Solution 16: Success breeds success
Cities such as Bern, Switzerland have applied these policies
with success.
Source: Peter Schdeigger
Investments in public transport alone cannot curb the
increase in road traffic. It needs an integrated transport
plan including land-use planning, parking policies and
other measures. Success depends on a combination of
political commitment and operational efficiency.
Public transport services must be developed to get
people to switch to public transport, as is shown in this
graph from a small town in Switzerland.
A combination of measures based on land-use planning, restriction
of private car use and the promotion of public transport helps to
overcome growth in traffic and congestion
Volume in thousands per day
More or less stable car traffic but signifiant increase of
passengers using public transport
Source: UITP