Transport corridor planning need to
address the future demands on the network due to land use developments, change in travel patterns and freight
movements and also identify new network improvements by identify future infrastructure demands and
improvements. New corridor links needs to be identified through corridor planning and to provide for existing gaps
in the network. Decisions made at planning stages impact on the resilience of transport infrastructure as well as
community resilience during a disaster. Lay (2005), states that “Transport planning is a relatively new component of
transport policy”. Roads in the Community (1997), identifies that the Australian road system is the responsibility of
all levels of government. Transport planning aims to address issues such as congestion management, sustainable
transport, transport modes and freight, economic growth, environmental protection and safety to communities.