Land use and planning
Well-planned cities can have a major impact on congestion, by reducing the need to travel and reducing the length of journey.
Well-planned communities provide access to employment, education, recreation and essential community services without extra cost, time, or travel. In contrast, poorly-designed communities and poorly-located services can encourage car trips even for short distances.
Success so far
The Queensland Government’s South East Queensland Regional Plan 2009–2026 provides a strategic framework for planning growth in the region. It establishes an urban footprint to protect green space and aims to constrain the distances people may choose to travel to access work, school and leisure opportunities.
Other state government initiatives:
