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Study of Transit-Oriented Development model implementation on the

surroundings of Alicante high-speed rail station

Bautista Rodríguez, David

Ortuño Padilla, Armando

Fernández Aracil, Patricia

Sánchez Galiano, Juan Carlos

Mompó Guerra, Antonio

University of Alicante
1
Abstract

This study analyses the relationship between urban planning and mobility,
focusing on the surroundings of Alicante high-speed rail station, using the TOD
(Transit-Oriented Development) model. In practice, the research covers an area
within a radius of 500 metres from the high-speed rail station.
TOD standard focuses on a shared vision on urban development and transport
planning, with the aim of maximising the benefits of public transport while
considering the broader emphasis on users. Besides, it provides a new quantitative
value on the area to be assessed and also on the existing urban potential by
means of descriptive parameters. Furthermore, careful planning together with
land-use design are essential to enhance and value not only public transport but
also pedestrians and cyclists.
The study concludes with a number of key points which could serve as a basis for
improving the area, with a special focus on reducing the use and predominance of
private vehicles, as well as on giving priority to pedestrians and cyclists in order to
optimise the socio-economic potential of the high-speed station and its surroundings.

Keywords: regional efficiency, country comparison, high-speed rail, TOD

1 Bautista Rodríguez, David. University of Alicante. Email: david.bautista@ua.es
Ortuño Padilla, Armando. University of Alicante. Email: arorpa@ua.es
Fernández Aracil, Patricia. University of Alicante. Email: patricia@ua.es
Sánchez Galiano, Juan Carlos. University of Alicante. Email: juancarsg@gmail.es
Mompó Guerra, Antonio. University of Alicante. Email: tonomompo@gmail.es

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