%0 Journal Article
%T Planning of the green road system as an element of spatial management  in suburbs and small towns
%A Jaszczak, Agnieszka
%A Żukowska, Joanna
%A Dreksler, Beata
%A Al-Akl, Nayla
%A Kristiánová, Katarína
%J Public Management
%V 2019
%R 10.4467/20843968ZP.19.009.10685
%N Issue 2 (46)
%P 131-147
%K traffic calming zones, spatial management, small towns, greenery
%@ 1896-0200
%D 2019
%U https://ejournals.eu/en/journal/zarzadzanie-publiczne/article/planning-of-the-green-road-system-as-an-element-of-spatial-management-in-suburbs-and-small-towns
%X 
	The premise for the development of sustainable forms of road infrastructure in small towns is the appropriate plan at an early stage or modification in the case of existing spaces. A multidirectional approach is extremely important, which takes into account the specificity of the regional (country) road system, availability, and capacity of traffic network, but also social and environmental factors. Efficient management of transit space in small cities through the implementation of the concept of managing green areas in traffic zones allows improving safety and quality of residents life. Therefore it is important to develop comprehensive projects covering  not only the project itself but also its implementation through the proper control of movement of vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians, using e.g. traffic calming elements. The aim of this study is to enhance the design of traffi c calming measures by using principles of zoning, public space design and planting strategies. Examples of development of traffic calming measures in small towns and suburban zones in the regions of Europe and MENA are presented and recommendations regarding the planning of roadside space and the introduction of plants to the traffic calming measures are formulated.