Multimodal Transportation
Field(s):
Transportation Planning, Community Development, Health, Arts, & Social Planning, Urban Design
Region of Focus:
General
Multimodal transportation refers to the integrated planning and design of transportation systems that provide seamless connectivity between diverse travel modes. This approach moves beyond single-mode solutions to create networks where walking, cycling, transit, and private vehicles function as complementary components rather than competing systems.
Key Principles:
Mode Equity: Balanced infrastructure investment (e.g., protected bike lanes with roadway capacity)
Intermodal Hubs: Designed transfers between transit, micro-mobility, and pedestrian networks
Universal Design: ADA-compliant access across all modes
Network Effects: Synergistic benefits when modes combine (e.g., bike-transit integration)
Implementation Strategies:
Complete Streets policies mandating multimodal accommodation.
Transit-Oriented Development with pedestrian-first design.
Integrated fare systems.
Last update:
April 16, 2025
Developed by:
The Urban Lexis Editorial Team
Contributor(s):
With support from:
ChatGPT (by OpenAI) and DeepSeek
We acknowledge the assistance of AI tools in helping draft content. Final edits, fact-checking, and curatorial decisions were made by the Urban Lexis Editorial Team to ensure quality and relevance for our planning community.