Development of a Long-Term Strategy for the Moscow Urban Transport System

Abstract

This paper reports on a study for the development of a long-term strategy for the transport system in the City of Moscow. A traffic simulation model was developed in order to integrate all modes of transport and to test alternative strategies and economic development scenarios with respect to selected key performance indicators. The model was used to support and rationalize the decision process of the various stakeholders involved. A “balanced” strategy was recommended and accepted by the decision makers as a long-term framework for implementation.