The Last Mile: A Content Analysis of Planning Documents in Toronto and Montreal
Bista, Shabnam.
2019
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In a well-designed public transportation system, service is meant
to be frequent, fast and cost-effective. When riders are unable to easily connect
between transit stations and their home, workplace or other major destinations
they experience the last-mile problem. The lack of connectivity results in public
transportation becoming the least appealing mode of choice. This research explores
the ... read moreframework and language within Canadian planning documents to address the
last-mile problem. Through a two-pronged content analysis method planning
documents from Toronto and Montreal were examined to identify ways in which the
last-mile problem is engaged and what kind of strategies are provided to address
the issue. The manifest content analysis revealed that only two planning documents
directly address the last-mile problem. However, the latent content analysis
demonstrated ways in which the rest of the key-terms were utilized to further
engage with the LMP, resulting in three recurring themes. The policy
recommendations expand on the three themes extracted from the content analysis
with emphasis on shared-mobility, public-private partnerships and diversifying
land-use as last-mile strategies.
Thesis (M.A.)--Tufts University, 2019.
Submitted to the Dept. of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning.
Advisor: Justin Hollander.
Committee: Shan Jiang.
Keywords: Transportation, and Urban planning.read less - ID:
- vh53x8047
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