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6 Results case studies: Jordan
This chapter presents the results of the case study of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
(hereafter called Jordan), following the structure of the conceptual framework, as developed in
Chapter 2. This case study is based on desk research and on interviews with Jordan stakeholders
carried out in January 2019. Details on the interviewed experts are presented in Annex 3.
6.1 Introduction
The Government of Jordan recognises that transport is a vital sector for the Jordanian economy
and an important component for the daily life of Jordanians. Transport is a necessary
prerequisite to provide mobility, access and consequently maintain current economic processes
and welfare, but also the basis for future economic growth of Jordan and for growth of quality
of life for its inhabitants. Consequently, Jordan has heavily invested in the transport sector
recently, with emphasis on expanding the road infrastructure, being the backbone of the
national transport system; improving urban transport; and enhancing the logistic industry. To
support this process, a Long Term National Transport Strategy (LTNTS) has been developed.
This strategy has delivered a multi-modal implementation pipeline of transport projects, which
included the feasibility analysis of different scenarios of implementation, evaluated and
prioritised through cost-benefit analysis (CBA).
An important factor in the LTNTS is the integrated approach, which is also reflected in the
integrated planning of transport infrastructure. As stated in the Jordan Long Term National
Transport Strategy and Action Plan (PTV, TRT, 2016), integrated planning is an important
contribution to the economic development of Jordan, resulting in:
 Better modal integration, making best use of the capabilities of the different modes of
transport, both for passengers and freight, and providing the necessary facilities for changes
between modes in order to improve inter-modality;
 A better integration of land-use planning with transport planning, a better mix of land uses
and consequently activities, resulting in better accessibility of the population to mobility and
to all relevant destinations, like job locations, provision and leisure facilities; additionally, a
good transport – land-use integration will result in shorter travel distances and less trips by
motorised modes, reducing the need to travel but improving the accessibility for the
population;
 a reduction of negative environmental impacts , such as emission of pollutants, greenhouse
gases and noise, dependency on the car and the truck, community severance, visual intrusion
etc.;
 An increase of safety , with less and less heavy accidents;
 An increase of personal wealth for the population and an increase of the quality of life in Jordan
as a whole.
The integrated planning approach facilitates a holistic approach and as such provides a
framework for the development of the transport sector. Within this framework for development,