KONSULT: DEVELOPING AN INTERNATIONAL KNOWLEDGEBASE ON URBAN TRANSPORT POLICY INSTRUMENTS

Abstract

This paper describes an international collaborative research project aimed at establishing and maintaining a web-based international knowledgebase on urban transport policy instruments. KonSULT will provide an up to date compendium of the understanding of the performance of each of some 70 policy instruments, based on experience gained throughout the developed world. Later developments are intended to incorporate experience in developing countries. The architecture adopted for KonSULT is designed to encourage contributions from those with experience of specific policy instruments internationally, while the management of its development will ensure that the data incorporated maintains high quality. KonSULT will be of benefit to transport professionals in developing urban transport strategies and in selecting, designing and implementing specific instruments. It will assist politicians and other decision-makers, as well as community organisations and other interest groups, in understanding the role and potential of different instruments. (a) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E209537.