Travel demand management

As part of the State Plan the NSW Government is pursuing a range of initiatives to reduce car dependence and manage travel demand. The RTA supports the principle of moderating traffic growth by encouraging people to reduce car use and maximise the capacity of the existing road network. Priorities include managing and developing the road network and its use in a way that balances the needs of public transport passengers, cyclists, motorcyclists, pedestrians, motorists and commercial operators.

The Travel demand management unit (TDM) assists by implementing initiatives that support active transport (walking, cycling and public transport) and reduce single occupant vehicle travel (car pooling and teleworking).

Transport access guides

Transport access guides provide customised travel information for people travelling to and from a particular site or venue using a number of different forms of active transport – walking, cycling and public transport. The RTA encourages and supports organisations to develop their own transport access guides (TAGs).

Car pooling

Car pooling is the sharing of rides in a private vehicle between the driver and one or more passenger. It involves the use of one persons private or company vehicle to share journeys (usually commuting to and from work) with one or more passengers. This can be done by using one car or rotating cars.

Teleworking

By working from home or a location close to home (telecentre) on an occasional or regular basis, employees are able to manage their outputs more effectively, decrease their travel time significantly and create a better work-life balance.

Active transport

Active transport (also known as sustainable transport) refers to walking, cycling or using public transport to reach a desired location. These methods are considered to be less damaging to the environment and contribute less to traffic congestion than one-person car journeys.