April 2010 - 68 pages

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Public transport services in medium-sized towns present a major challenge for urban policy in the broadest sense of the term: social cohesion, attracting business, quality of life, and a consistent approach to traffic, parking and urban planning projects, etc. As the twelve million French people who live and therefore travel everyday in towns this size are well aware. Why, for whom and how can we improve transportation in medium-sized towns? We need to fully understand the solutions implemented to ensure mobility for the inhabitants, looking at the specific context (the area, demographics, etc.) in each town. What is the best way to find out about market demand for mobility? How can transport policy be harmonised with other local policies? What is the best way to develop the expertise needed to organise public transport in medium-sized towns?

This document, intended for managers responsible for drawing up transport and transportation policy, presents the issues involved in transportation in medium-sized towns and provides practical information for assessing appropriate forms of public transport in such an environment.

The guide is followed by 4-page themed technical sheets containing detailed explanations.

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