The Urban Transport Crisis In Europe And North America

Author : J. Pucher,C. Lefevre
Publisher : Springer
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1996-06-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230371835

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The Urban Transport Crisis in Europe and North America by J. Pucher,C. Lefevre Pdf

Increasing levels of auto ownership and use are causing severe social, economic, and environmental problems in virtually all countries in Europe and North America. This book documents the worsening transport crisis and differences among countries in their urban transport and land-use systems. The focus is on public policies to deal with urban transport problems. Through in-depth case studies of eight countries, the book seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of alternative solutions to transport problems, and thus a way out of the transport crisis.

Author : J. Pucher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1349549460

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Urban Transport Crisis in Europe and North America by J. Pucher Pdf

Author : Dorina Pojani,Dominic Stead
Publisher : Springer
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319438511

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The Urban Transport Crisis in Emerging Economies by Dorina Pojani,Dominic Stead Pdf

This edited volume discuses urban transport issues, policies, and initiatives in twelve of the world’s major emerging economies – Brazil, China, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, South Africa, Turkey, and Vietnam - countries with large populations that have recently experienced large changes in urban structure, motorization and all the associated social, economic, and environmental impacts in positive and negative senses. Contributions on each of these twelve countries focus on one or more major cities per country. This book aims to fill a gap in the transport literature that is crucial to understanding the needs of a large portion of the world’s urban population, especially in view of the southward shift in economic power. Readers will develop a better understanding of urban transport problems and policies in nations where development levels are below those of richer countries (mainly in the northern hemisphere) but where the rate of economic growth is often increasing at a faster rate than the wealthiest nations.

Author : Massimo Moraglio,Christopher Kopper
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317800651

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The Organization of Transport by Massimo Moraglio,Christopher Kopper Pdf

Over the past ten years, the study of mobility has demonstrated groundbreaking approaches and new research patterns. These investigations criticize the concept of mobility itself, suggesting the need to merge transport and communication research, and to approach the topic with novel instruments and new methodologies. Following the debates on the role of users in shaping transport technology, new mobility research includes debates from sociology, planning, economy, geography, history, and anthropology. This edited volume examines how users, policy-makers, and industrial managers have organized and continue to organize mobility, with a particularly attention to Europe, North America, and Asia. Taking a long-term and comparative perspective, the volume brings together thirteen chapters from the fields of urban studies, history, cultural studies, and geography. Covering a variety of countries and regions, these chapters investigate how various actors have shaped transport systems, creating models of mobility that differ along a number of dimensions, including public vs. private ownership and operation as well as individual vs. collective forms of transportation. The contributions also examine the extent to which initial models have created path dependencies in terms of technology, physical infrastructure, urban development, and cultural and behavioral preferences that limit subsequent choices.

Author : Stephen M. Wheeler,Timothy Beatley
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : City planning
ISBN : 0415311861

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The Sustainable Urban Development Reader by Stephen M. Wheeler,Timothy Beatley Pdf

Bringing together classic readings from a wide variety of sources, this key book investigates how our cities and towns can become more sustainable. Thirty-eight selections span issues such as land use planning, urban design, transportation, ecological restoration, economic development, resource use and equity planning. Section introductions outline the major themes, whilst the editors' introductions to the individual writings explain their interest and significance to wider debates. Additional sections present twenty-four case studies of real-world sustainable urban planning examples, sustainability planning exercises, and further reading. Providing background in theory, practical application, and vision, in a clear, accessible format, The Sustainable Urban Development Reader is an essential resource for students, professionals, and indeed anyone interested in the future of urban environments.

Author : Un-Habitat
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 655 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317932864

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Planning and Design for Sustainable Urban Mobility by Un-Habitat Pdf

Urban transport systems worldwide are faced by a multitude of challenges. Among the most visible of these are the traffic gridlocks experienced on city roads and highways all over the world. The prescribed solution to transport problems in most cities has thus been to build more infrastructures for cars, with a limited number of cities improving public transport systems in a sustainable manner. However, a number of challenges faced by urban transport systems – such as greenhouse gas emissions, noise and air pollution and road traffic accidents – do not necessarily get solved by the construction of new infrastructure. Planning and Design for Sustainable Urban Mobility argues that the development of sustainable urban transport systems requires a conceptual leap. The purpose of ‘transportation’ and ‘mobility’ is to gain access to destinations, activities, services and goods. Thus, access is the ultimate objective of transportation. As a result, urban planning and design should focus on how to bring people and places together, by creating cities that focus on accessibility, rather than simply increasing the length of urban transport infrastructure or increasing the movement of people or goods. Urban form and the functionality of the city are therefore a major focus of this report, which highlights the importance of integrated land-use and transport planning. This new report of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), the world’s leading authority on urban issues, provides some thought-provoking insights and policy recommendations on how to plan and design sustainable urban mobility systems. The Global Report on Human Settlements is the most authoritative and up-to-date global assessment of human settlements conditions and trends. Preceding issues of the report have addressed such topics as Cities in a Globalizing World, The Challenge of Slums, Financing Urban Shelter, Enhancing Urban Safety and Security, Planning Sustainable Cities and Cities and Climate Change.

Author : Tschangho John Kim
Publisher : EOLSS Publications
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2009-04-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781905839803

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Transportation Engineering and Planning - Volume I by Tschangho John Kim Pdf

Transportation Engineering and Planning is a component of Encyclopedia of Physical Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. The Theme on Transportation Engineering and Planning presents the readers with diverse sources of information and knowledge about transportation engineering and planning, to help ensure that informed actions are compatible with sustainable world development. It begins with a historical analysis of transportation development, since an understanding of how transportation technologies developed is a prerequisite for understanding issues involved in transportation systems, and for developing sound policy analysis. Next, the various chapters analyze transportation problems, discusses the state of public policy addressing those problems, considers the causes and effects of changes in demand for mobility as the socio-economic environment changes, and then deals with the fundamental questions related to transportation. These two volumes are aimed at the following a wide spectrum of audiences from the merely curious to those seeking in-depth knowledge: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs.

Author : Eric Christian Bruun
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-07
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781134687497

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Better Public Transit Systems by Eric Christian Bruun Pdf

Better Public Transit Systems is a complete primer for performance and investment analysis of public transportation. Whether you’re planning a major new public transit project, an extension or expansion of an existing system, or evaluating the needs of your current system, this book provides the tools you need to define your goals and objectives and conceive and analyse design alternatives. This completely revised Second Edition includes new material for students and online discussion questions, whilst remaining an essential reference book.

Author : Peter Nijkamp,E.S. Mills,P.C. Cheshire
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 804 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0444821384

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Handbook of Regional and Urban Economics by Peter Nijkamp,E.S. Mills,P.C. Cheshire Pdf

Fifteen essays in this handbook are divided into four parts. Part I surveys basic spatial and spatially related research; Part II surveys literature on specific urban markets; Part III is devoted to studies of urban development and problems in developing countries.; Part IV contains papers on specific urban problems and sectors.

Author : Marcus Enoch,Peter Nijkamp,Barry Ubbels,Stephen Potter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781134338351

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Unfare Solutions by Marcus Enoch,Peter Nijkamp,Barry Ubbels,Stephen Potter Pdf

This timely book explores the use of local charges and taxes dedicated to support public transport.

Author : Luca Bertolini,Tejo Spit
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2005-08-03
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781135811259

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Cities on Rails by Luca Bertolini,Tejo Spit Pdf

The development of railway stations and their surroundings is an emerging feature in current urban projects. Based on a series of the most inspiring contemporary European examples of station redevelopment, this book will help planners and urban designers understand the specific and complex nature of station locations. Based on their extensive research, the authors, pioneers of studies in the field in the last few years, harness and expand the body of knowledge and present guiding principles and conditions for successful implementation of such planning projects.

Author : Ralf Roth,Paul Van Heesvelde
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 499 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-07-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000591224

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The City and the Railway in the World from the Nineteenth Century to the Present by Ralf Roth,Paul Van Heesvelde Pdf

This volume explores the relationship between cities and railways over three centuries. Despite their nearly 200-year existence, The City and the Railway in the World shows that urban railways are still politically and historically important to the modern world. Since its inception, cities have played a significant role in the railway system; cities were among the main reasons for building such efficient but lavish and costly modes of transport for persons, goods, and information. They also influenced the technological appearance of railways as these have had to meet particular demands for transport in urban areas. In 25 essays, this volume demonstrates that the relationship between the city and the railway is one of the most publicly debated themes in the context of daily lives in growing urban settings, as well as in the second urbanisation of the global South with migration from rural to urban landscapes. The volume’s broad geographical range includes discussions of railway networks, railway stations, and urban rails in countries such as India, Japan, England, Belgium, Romania, Nigeria, the USA, and Mexico. The City and the Railway in the World will be a useful tool for scholars interested in the history of transport, travel, and urban change.

Author : Stephen M. Wheeler,Timothy Beatley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-03
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781317672173

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Sustainable Urban Development Reader by Stephen M. Wheeler,Timothy Beatley Pdf

Building on the success of its second edition, the third edition of the Sustainable Urban Development Reader provides a generous selection of classic and contemporary readings giving a broad introduction to this topic. It begins by tracing the roots of the sustainable development concept in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, before presenting readings on a number of dimensions of the sustainability concept. Topics covered include land use and urban design, transportation, ecological planning and restoration, energy and materials use, economic development, social and environmental justice, and green architecture and building. All sections have a concise editorial introduction that places the selection in context and suggests further reading. Additional sections cover tools for sustainable development, international sustainable development, visions of sustainable community and case studies from around the world. The book also includes educational exercises for individuals, university classes, or community groups, and an extensive list of recommended readings. The anthology remains unique in presenting a broad array of classic and contemporary readings in this field, each with a concise introduction placing it within the context of this evolving discourse. The Sustainable Urban Development Reader presents an authoritative overview of the field using original sources in a highly readable format for university classes in urban studies, environmental studies, the social sciences, and related fields. It also makes a wide range of sustainable urban planning-related material available to the public in a clear and accessible way, forming an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the future of urban environments.

Author : Das, Ramesh Chandra
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781522585497

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Handbook of Research on Economic and Political Implications of Green Trading and Energy Use by Das, Ramesh Chandra Pdf

Industrial houses have, in recent years, begun to favor green products and financial institutions are funneling investible funds to environmentally friendly industries as a priority. Implementation of green policy to support these changes requires economic as well as political support from various influential countries. Success of green policies will inevitably benefit biodiversity and global environmental health. The Handbook of Research on Economic and Political Implications of Green Trading and Energy Use is a scholarly research publication that presents global perspectives on the impact of green financing and accounting on the health of the environment while highlighting issues related to carbon trading, carbon credit, energy use, and energy efficiency and their impact on economic outputs. This reference features a range of topics including environmental policies and sustainable development and is essential for academicians, environmental scientists, policymakers, political scientists, students, and researchers.

Author : Andrew Goudie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1405 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Global environmental change
ISBN : 9780195108255

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Encyclopedia of Global Change: J-Z by Andrew Goudie Pdf

This reference work concentrates upon both the natural and man-made changes to the world's environment. Containing over 300 original, signed articles by distinguished scholars and 1,500 illustrations it is the comprehensive encyclopedia for this multi-discipline, high profile field. Articles fall into the general categories of: concepts of global change, earth and earth systems, human factors, resources, responses to global change agreements and associations, biographies and case studies. The accessible and jargon-free language make it an excellent work for the professional scholar as well as the interested general reader and a detail network of cross references and blind entries will help readers at all levels.