Slow modes, slow design, slow spaces: new goals for traffic management and planning

Abstract A critical component of planning for the ‘slower city’ involves rearranging land uses to shorten trips. In this chapter we outline seven ‘Ds’ that make this possible, along with the ‘P’ of Placemaking. The seven ‘Ds’ are: density, diversity, design, destination accessibility, distance to public transport, demand management and distribution of employment. Other critical factors to consider include ensuring the zoning ordinances and regulations are not biased in favour of high-speed transport, and that traffic management approaches positively encourage integrated networks of active travel. Planning also needs to be proactive in terms of winning back space for walking and cycling, which includes restricting road capacity through a variety of interventions. While much of the chapter focuses on planning approaches that have been demonstrated to be effective for slowing city transport, we also explore the implications of autonomous vehicles (AVs) and micromobility modes for planning.