TRANSPORT PLANNING	26/10/2005
	Transport planning aims at the development of information which may assist decision makers in finding the right solution to a transport problem in advance of implementation. Problems requiring transport planning range from overall policy formulation, over transport systems development and services scheduling, to individual facility optimization for all modes of transport in both rural and urban areas. Transport planning typically comprises the following activities: Problem formulation, data collection, demand forecasts, alternative solutions, estimation of consequences and evaluation of solutions. Recent Planning Needs In recent years the negative aspects of traffic such as accidents, noise, energy consumption and pollution have been given increased attention in transport planning. Thus a growing number of studies are concerned with inter-modal competition, pricing of transport services to account for external costs, making more efficient use of transport facilities and vehicles, e.g. by means of transport telematics, and demand management based on tolls or road pricing. The financing and the organisation of transport infrastructure and services are receiving renewed attention in many countries and by many financial institutions. This has resulted in a need for studies of road funds and toll road schemes, and of institutional restructuring, including i.a. privatization and deregulation aspects. Capabilities and Experience The capabilities of Grontmij | Carl Bro in transport planning cover all modes of transport, including road, rail, sea and air transport, and comprise the technical, environmental, engineering, economic, financial, social, organisational, management, training and computer skills required for transport planning in modern society. The firm’s multidisciplinary staff have experience from studies, planning projects, technical assistance, advisory services, training etc. provided to local governments, ministries, international financing institutions and private clients in more than 100 countries, including Central and Eastern Europe and developing countries in all parts of the world.