Urban Public Transport And Sustainable Livelihoods For The Poor
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Urban Public Transport And Sustainable Livelihoods For The Poor
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Author : M. Sohail
language : en
Publisher: WEDC, Loughborough University
Release Date : 2000
Urban Public Transport And Sustainable Livelihoods For The Poor written by M. Sohail and has been published by WEDC, Loughborough University this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Social Science categories.
This book brings together the findings of a case study from Karachi, Pakistan. The aim of the project was to identify problems and possibilities in transport provision for poor urban settlements. The book takes the reader through the history of transport and the present situation in the city. A thorough analysis is then used to draw a set of recommendations. The report is clearly set out, illustrated and provides plenty of numerical data to support the evidence.
Partnerships To Improve Access And Quality Of Public Transport
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Author : M. Sohail
language : en
Publisher: Wedc
Release Date : 2003
Partnerships To Improve Access And Quality Of Public Transport written by M. Sohail and has been published by Wedc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Business enterprises categories.
This book presents finding from the DFID-funded projects 'Partnership to Improve Access and Quality of Urban Public Transport for the Urban Poor'. The purpose of the project was to identify, explore, and document critical issues in the provision of transport services for and in low-income settlements in developing countries. The identifies issues can be used at policy and operational levels to provide better transport services to low-income communities in urban areas. In the research methodology, a sustainable livelihoods framework was used. This pubication comes with a CD containing pdf files of all the publication I nthis series, includeing case studies from Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Tanzania.
Urban Livelihoods
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Author : Tony Lloyd-Jones
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-10-14
Urban Livelihoods written by Tony Lloyd-Jones and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-14 with Architecture categories.
One of the most promising approaches to poverty reduction in developing countries is to encourage sustainable livelihoods for the poor. This takes account of their opportunities and assets and the sources of their vulnerability. Based on recent and extensive research, this volume thoroughly assesses the value of the livelihoods approach to urban poverty. The book reviews the situation and strategies of the urban poor and identifies the policies and practical programmes that work best. Lasting improvements depend not just on economic development, but on political commitment and structures that are responsive to the claims and needs of different groups of poor people.
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.
Making Urban Transport Sustainable
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Author : N. Low
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2002-11-30
Making Urban Transport Sustainable written by N. Low and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-11-30 with Political Science categories.
Making Urban Transport Sustainable addresses the future of urban transport as a global issue. Money is being poured into roads, railways and airports at a time when the global atmosphere is threatened and oil production has reached its peak. If the world's environment and societies are to be sustained, urban transport has to change. Contributions by experts from the developed and developing world discuss the severity of the problem and suggest potential solutions.
Sustainable Mass Transit
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Author : Thomas Abdallah
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2017-05-10
Sustainable Mass Transit written by Thomas Abdallah and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-10 with Transportation categories.
Sustainable Mass Transit: Challenges and Opportunities in Urban Public Transportation examines the numerous types of mass transit systems, looking closely at all their key functions, including operations, maintenance, development, design, building and retrofitting. It examines the mitigation measures that reduce or eliminate negative environmental impacts, including green infrastructure, materials conservation, ecological conservation and other sustainable initiatives. The book explores organizational best practices, environmental regulatory constraints and life-cycle assessments, describing which sustainable elements can be added while rehabilitating or expanding a mass transportation infrastructure or ancillary facility. The book concludes with a look at forthcoming sustainable initiatives that will enhance mass transit systems. Contains case studies from the United States, Europe, South America, Africa and Asia Uses applied research written by transportation practitioners and scholars Explores how Environmental Management System frameworks improve environmental performance in the operations, maintenance, design, rehabilitation and expansion of a mass transportation system Shows how teams from different fields, entities, agencies and cities can work together to solve complex sustainability challenges
Rethinking Aid To Urban Poverty Reduction
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Author : Alfredo Stein
language : en
Publisher: IIED
Release Date : 2001
Rethinking Aid To Urban Poverty Reduction written by Alfredo Stein and has been published by IIED this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Poverty categories.
Changing Course
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Author : Asian Development Bank
language : en
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Release Date : 2009-10-01
Changing Course written by Asian Development Bank and has been published by Asian Development Bank this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-01 with Transportation categories.
Most Asian cities have grown more congested, more sprawling, and less livable in recent years; and statistics suggest that this trend will continue. Rather than mitigate the problems, transport policies have often exacerbated them. In this book, the Asian Development Bank outlines a new paradigm for sustainable urban transport that gives Asian cities a workable, step-by-step blueprint for reversing the trend and moving toward safer, cleaner, more sustainable cities, and a better quality of urban life.
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.
Sustainable Urban Transport Financing From The Sidewalk To The Subway
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Author : Arturo Ardila-Gomez
language : en
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Release Date : 2015-12-31
Sustainable Urban Transport Financing From The Sidewalk To The Subway written by Arturo Ardila-Gomez and has been published by World Bank Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-31 with Business & Economics categories.
Urban transport systems are essential for economic development and improving citizens' quality of life. To establish high-quality and affordable transport systems, cities must ensure their financial sustainability to fund new investments in infrastructure while also funding maintenance and operation of existing facilities and services. However, many cities in developing countries are stuck in an "underfunding trap" for urban transport, in which large up-front investments are needed for new transport infrastructure that will improve the still small-scale, and perhaps, poor-quality systems, but revenue is insufficient to cover maintenance and operation expenses, let alone new investment projects. The urban transport financing gap in these cities is further widened by the implicit subsidies for the use of private cars, which represent a minority of trips but contribute huge costs in terms of congestion, sprawl, accidents, and pollution. Using an analytical framework based on the concept of "Who Benefits Pays," 24 types of financing instruments are assessed in terms of their social, economic and environmental impacts and their ability to fund urban transport capital investments, operational expenses, and maintenance. Urban transport financing needs to be based on an appropriate mix of complementary financing instruments. In particular for capital investments, a combination of grants †“from multiple levels of government†“ and loans together with investments through public private partnerships could finance large projects that benefit society. Moreover, the property tax emerges as a key financing instrument for capital, operation, and maintenance expenses. By choosing the most appropriate mix of financing instruments and focusing on wise investments, cities can design comprehensive financing for all types of urban transport projects, using multi-level innovative revenue sources that promote efficient pricing schemes, increase overall revenue, strengthen sustainable transport, and cover capital investments, operation, and maintenance for all parts of a public transport system, "from the sidewalk to the subway."
