A transport master plan defines the long-term goals and strategic priorities for developing the transportation system of a city, region, or country, grounded in a thorough analysis of its current state.
The document sets priorities for transportation policy in the field of urban mobility, establishes performance targets for the transport network, and proposes system-level measures to improve existing conditions.
Key objectives of a master plan include:
enhancing residents’ quality of life,
realizing the transport potential of the territory,
expanding access to safe, high-quality transportation services.
A transport master plan is essential when a city or region is facing a complex set of infrastructure issues — situations where isolated interventions cannot produce meaningful, lasting change. Such challenges may include a high incidence of road traffic fatalities, chronic traffic congestion, underperforming public transit, and an environment that is inhospitable to pedestrians and cyclists, all occurring simultaneously.
Developing a transport master plan is particularly relevant during periods of rapid urban or regional growth, when initiating large-scale projects or reforms, or when there is a need to align the priorities of different tiers of government. It lays the foundation for the sustainable evolution of urban mobility.
Creation and optimization of the transport framework with consideration of spatial and territorial planning at all levels.
Assessment of current conditions and forecasting of future mobility needs of the area.
Development of a plan for the organization of traffic and pedestrian flows as the basis for streetscape improvements or reconstruction of an urban street.
Measures for ensuring safety on roads and in pedestrian zones.
Development of a distinctive visual and communication identity for a city or its transport system. Integration of the brand into urban infrastructure and public transport to increase appeal and recognizability.
