Masters Theses

Date of Award

6-1987

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Planning

Major

Planning

Major Professor

George Bowen

Abstract

Much attention has been focused on guiding and controlling development at interstate interchange areas. Given the existing public view favoring development at interchange areas, how can decision makers coordinate land use and transportation decisions? This problem was examined at the Walker Springs Road interchange in Knox County, Tennessee. Data concerning land use and transportation decisions was examined from 1960 to the present. A review of interchange design and development/land use and transportation decisions was undertaken. In addition, census data, traffic counts, and development records were analyzed for the study area. Using a methodology which projects land use trip generation, traffic problems relating to land use development decisions were analyzed.

The results of the analysis indicated that the traffic congestion problems in the study area was directly related to a lack of coordination between land use and transportation decisions and the absence of adequate zoning and land use controls. Various strategies for coordinating land use and transportation decisions were examined. These Included comprehensive planning, the design plan, zoning, access control, excess acquisition, and the official street map. It was apparent that, to be effective, these strategies must be applied before significant development has occurred. The analysis indicated that conditions in the study area can only be improved through construction/improvements to the transportation system.

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