Analysis of the role of easy transit to Pearson international airport in the economy of Toronto and its accessibility to commuter and international travelers

Type :

Term papers

Pages :

6 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

04/30/2009

Category :

History & geography

Sub category :

Geography

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Summary :

Introduction
Literature review
The role of geographical information systems (GIS) in planning the landside uses of airports
The fundamental planning, development and operational issues
A historical analysis of the nature of demographic change in municipal areas
Recommendations
Conclusion
Bibliography

Abstract

toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver are the three largest cities in Canada. As such, they play a pivotal role in the economy, growth, and development of Canada as both a nation unto itself and as an international destination for commerce, tourism, and immigration. Sad it is, then, that toronto, arguably the 'crown jewel' of the three major cities in Canada, has very little public transport infrastructure catering specifically to the needs of international commuters and travelers who see pearson international airport as a necessary waypoint on their journeys. The literature on the topic of urban travel and development is virtually unanimous on the issue of ensuring an adequate level of public transportation in any plans for the future growth of cities. Despite this unanimity, the City of toronto seems to regularly disregard the growing economic, social, and political contributions that regular and public transit access to pearson international airport could potentially have if it were managed properly. The present study is an analysis of the role of easy and convenient transport to and from pearson international airport for both regular urban travelers based in toronto and visitors to toronto. After reviewing the literature that exists with respect to the role of major airports in the economy of the city, the success of mass transit schemes in alleviating traffic congestion arising from travelers commuting to the airport, and the important role of public transit in general, the present paper will argue that greater efforts need to be made by the city to create and maintain a viable, long-term public transit system that takes as its foci various destinations of the urban GTA and the terminals of pearson international airport. Other cities have, with success, integrated their public transit infrastructure with the needs of international travelers of their airports. It is time that toronto does the same.