Outcome

This indicator shows that effective planning and management of major transport routes produces economic benefits to the community by having transport services close to the users of this transport infrastructure.

Reduced travel time and travel costs, and the impact on the environment are the major benefits produced by good land-use and the integration of land and transport infrastructure planning.

Through its land planning role the Department influences the proximity and availability of major transport routes within the Perth metropolitan area.

Close proximity of development to major transport routes reduces travel times and encourages the use of public transport on those routes. Minimising travel times and increasing the use of public transport reduces greenhouse gas emissions with a consequent reduction in the environmental impacts of urban development.

The large percentage of zoned land within 400 metres of a major transport route is significant, as 400 metres is a benchmark distance for walkability. Even in the less dense parts of Perth, more than 80 per cent of residential land is within 400 metres of a public transport route.

The figures for this measure were derived from the Department’s internal spatial systems.

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Read more about Integrated Land Use and Transport Planning on the following pages:

• People and communities
• Effectiveness Indicator 1: Infrastructure Savings through Planning
• Land Use and Transport Infrastructure Policy and Planning