Transport In Human Scale Cities
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Transport In Human Scale Cities
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Author : Mladenović, Miloš N.
language : en
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Release Date : 2021-08-27
Transport In Human Scale Cities written by Mladenović, Miloš N. and has been published by Edward Elgar Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-27 with Business & Economics categories.
This timely book calls for a paradigm shift in urban transport, which remains one of the critically uncertain aspects of the sustainability transformation of our societies. It argues that the potential of human scale thinking needs to be recognised, both in understanding people on the move in the city and within various organisations responsible for cities.
Sustainable Approaches To Urban Transport
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Author : Dinesh Mohan
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2019-07-02
Sustainable Approaches To Urban Transport written by Dinesh Mohan and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-02 with Technology & Engineering categories.
As cities become increasingly congested, current transport patterns are unsustainable: heavy in energy use, high in economic and environmental cost, and exacerbating inequity between those who can access high-speed travel and those who cannot. Good urban planning develops human-scale cities and encourages modes such as bicycles, increased zones exclusive to pedestrians within cities, and changed fiscal policies to incentivize public over private transport. Equally, it requires good engineering design to manage road use. Sustainable Approaches to Urban Transport brings together contributions from leading international experts in urban planning, transport, and governance who suggest changes to make our cities more sustainable in the face of climate change. All professionals working in transport and engineering and planning students will find an overview of a broad field in this interdisciplinary collection of essays.
Transport On A Human Scale
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Transport On A Human Scale written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Urban transportation categories.
An efficient and affordable access to jobs, education and services is considered a fundamental element for development. However, the mobility conditions in the cities have deteriorated because of the increasing motorization and urbanization. The number of new cars that enter the cities every year outpaces the construction of new roads, aggravating the existing congestion issues. Therefore, the urban models that revolve around highways and private vehicles are frequently questioned. These models ignore the individual and humane factors as the primary structure of the city. Nowadays, the public transport systems and the non-motorized modes are considered to be the pillars of mobility, connectivity and accessibility. The National Urban Transport Program (NUTP) in Colombia is focused in developing public transport systems as the central element of urban mobility. A mass transport that is fast, comfortable, clean and safe will increase urban productivity and improve the quality of life. Based on this hypothesis, and through the NUTP, the Central Government provides financial and technical support to cities of 600,000 or more inhabitants in order to implement brand new mass transport systems. The program is supported on a solid base formed by the Central Government, the Municipalities and the private sector. Transport on a human scale shows a different dimension of the impacts of a program such as the NUTP. This impact is illustrated from the perspective of testimonials. The book shows, on each of the 'stations', different elements that illustrate the creation of more humane and inclusive cities. Moreover, it portrays the experiences and thoughts of leaders, experts and users through a wide array of graphics and texts.
Transport Planning For Third World Cities Routledge Revivals
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Author : Harry T. Dimitriou
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-06-26
Transport Planning For Third World Cities Routledge Revivals written by Harry T. Dimitriou and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-26 with Social Science categories.
Cities within the developing world experience a form of urban development which is different to those in more industrialised countries. Rates of growth are usually much more dramatic, housing and transport are often provided informally, and institutional support for urban management is also much weaker. The crux of this book, first published in 1990, lies in the idea that urban transport planning cannot be viewed in isolation from this wider development context. Making special reference to a number of countries, including Brazil, India and Indonesia, chapters discuss problems of urban transport planning, deficiencies in the theory and practice of conventional transport planning, and the emerging alternatives in the countries under examination. This work addresses problems that are still of great concern to urban policy planners, professionals and academics, as well as students from the fields of development studies, urban geography and planning, architecture and civil engineering.
Low Carbon Mobility For Future Cities
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Author : Hussein Dia
language : en
Publisher: IET
Release Date : 2017-02-24
Low Carbon Mobility For Future Cities written by Hussein Dia and has been published by IET this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-24 with Political Science categories.
Urban transport efficiency and environmental sustainability present big challenges for city leaders and policy think tanks. As the share of the world's population living in cities grows to nearly 70% between now and 2050, energy consumption for urban transport is forecast to double, and there will be tremendous strain on the built environment and infrastructure for transport, electricity and communications. This book presents a cohesive work on the policy principles and practical applications to drive urban mobility services in tomorrow's smart cities. Taking the global view of the interactions between land use and transport, this book brings together leading experts in the areas of urban planning, transport planning and strategy, traffic management and transport technology to present a cohesive work on the policy principles and practical applications to drive urban mobility services in tomorrow's smart cities. Containing practical policy instruments and proven use cases, this book combines academic rigor with practical tools to benefit practitioners and city leaders. Topics covered include policy principles for low carbon mobility; low carbon mobility and reducing automobile dependence; integrated land-use and transport planning for future cities; decarbonising suburban mobility; public transport for the urban millennium; impacts on public health; active transport, health and wellbeing; mobility and the sharing economy; autonomous shared mobility; gamification and sustainable mobility; and digital innovations and disruptive mobility.
Transport Mobility And The Production Of Urban Space
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Author : Julie Cidell
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-05-01
Transport Mobility And The Production Of Urban Space written by Julie Cidell and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-01 with Social Science categories.
The contemporary urban experience is defined by flow and structured by circulating people, objects, and energy. Geographers have long provided key insights into transportation systems. But today, concerns for social justice and sustainability motivate new, critical approaches to mobilities. Reimagining the city prompts an important question: How best to rethink urban geographies of transport and mobility? This original book explores connections – in theory and practice – between transport geographies and "new mobilities" in the production of urban space. It provides a broad introduction to intersecting perspectives of urban geography, transport geography, and mobilities studies on urban "places of flows." Diverse, international, and leading-edge contributions reinterpret everyday intersections as nodes, urban corridors as links, cities and regions as networks, and the discourses and imaginaries that frame the politics and experiences of mobility. The chapters illuminate nearly all aspects of urban transport, from street regulation and roadway planning, intended and "subversive" practices of car and truck drivers, planning and promotion of mass transit investments, and the restructuring of freight and logistics networks. Together these offer a unique and important contribution for social scientists, planners, and others interested in the politics of the city on the move.
Sustainable Urban Transport In An Asian Context
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Author : Hitoshi Ieda
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2010-02-18
Sustainable Urban Transport In An Asian Context written by Hitoshi Ieda and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-18 with Political Science categories.
Systems of transportation long ago developed out of the profound human need to connect and communicate. Transport today is still the only means for the physical movement of goods and people. Alongside the evolution of transportation and communication technologies, the astounding phenomenon of urbanization has taken place. Cities have grown faster and larger, absorbing vast influxes of dwellers who seek convenient and comfortable lifestyles with the required fast, cheap, and safe systems of transport. Of the world's megacities, with populations of more than ten million, over half are in Asia. While enjoying large-scale economic power, Asian megacities also face serious challenges. They suffer from too-rapid urbanization, with the resulting congestion, pollution, and destruction of traditional local cultures and industries. Written by experts from Asian academic institutes, this book addresses the urgent question of how to achieve sustainability in the still-growing cities of Asia. The chapters comprise the latest research and the application of promising measures, some already realized in Asia, that include urban transport system design and management, land-use control, city planning, and sustainability. Of vast import, this volume was written for students and researchers, planners and engineers, and all who are interested in sustainable urban environments. Following is the structure and rough sketch of the contents of this book: Part I, "The First Step: An Overview" deals with Asian characteristics from natural, cultural, and economic viewpoints, and then describes how we should grasp the concept of urban sustainability in urban transport in Asia. Readers will understand various aspects of Asia as introductory and preparatory knowledge. Part II, "Best Practices from Asia with Wisdom: Keys to Success and Facing Limitations" will introduce actual comparatively successful and promising measures tried and realized in Asia. This part covers various cases from passenger transport to freight transport, from transport system design to system management, from engineering measures to people's participation, from traffic control to land-use control and site development. Readers will find an abundance of information and examples in this main part of the book. Part III, "Future of Urban Transport in Asia: Rising Asia Proposes to the World" discusses key issues and hot topics of study on sustainable city and transport for the future: development and management, travel demand management, growth management, site development strategies, and financial and institutional measures.
Transportation For Livable Cities
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Author : Vukan Vuchic
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-09-08
Transportation For Livable Cities written by Vukan Vuchic and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-08 with Social Science categories.
The twenty-first century finds civilization heavily based in cities that have grown into large metropolitan areas. Many of these focal points of human activity face problems of economic inefficiency, environmental deterioration, and an unsatisfactory quality of life—problems that go far in determining whether a city is "livable." A large share of these problems stems from the inefficiencies and other impacts of urban transportation systems. The era of projects aimed at maximizing vehicular travel is being replaced by the broader goal of achieving livable cities: economically efficient, socially sound, and environmentally friendly. This book explores the complex relationship between transportation and the character of cities and metropolitan regions. Vukan Vuchic applies his experience in urban transportation systems and policies to present a systematic review of transportation modes and their characteristics. Transportation for Livable Cities dispels the myths and emotional advocacies for or against freeways, rail transit, bicycles,and other modes of transportation. The author discusses the consequences of excessive automobile dependence and shows that the most livable cities worldwide have intermodal systems that balance highway and public transit modes while providing for pedestrians, bicyclists, and paratransit. Vuchic defines the policies necessary for achieving livable cities: the effective implementation of integrated intermodal transportation systems.
Movement In Cities
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Author : P. W. Daniels
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2006-12-21
Movement In Cities written by P. W. Daniels and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-12-21 with Cities and towns categories.
First Published in 2006. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Urban Transport In The Developing World
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Author : Harry T. Dimitriou
language : en
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Release Date : 2011-01-01
Urban Transport In The Developing World written by Harry T. Dimitriou and has been published by Edward Elgar Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-01 with Political Science categories.
Policy-making for urban transport and planning of economies in the developing world present major challenges for countries facing rapid urbanisation and rampant motorisation, alongside growing commitments to sustainability. These challenges include: coping with financial deficits, providing for the poor, dealing meaningfully with global warming and energy shortages, addressing traffic congestion and related land use issues, adopting green technologies and adjusting equitably to the impacts of globalisation. This book presents a contemporary analysis of these challenges and new workable responses to the urban transport problems they spawn.