The life cycle approach in transportation planning and development involves planning a system based on environmental, economic and social considerations in a cradle to grave perspective. Such efforts can promote resource efficiency and energy conservation, while reducing pollution and offering initiatives and solutions toward achieving sustainable development. The paper introduces life cycle approach (LCA) and life cycle management (LCM) in a transportation perspective and sets out a broad strategic and policy framework under which policy makers and planners can cooperatively make decisions and take actions.

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