Barriers to Sustainable Transport: Institutions, Regulation and Sustainability,9780203005040

Barriers to Sustainable Transport: Institutions, Regulation and Sustainability

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ISBN13: 9780203005040
ISBN10: 020300504X
Pub. Date: 2004-10-22
Publisher(s): Taylor & Francis
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Summary

The complexity of transportation systems and their negative social and environmental effects are today at the centre of attention. This book focuses on the impact of institutions and regulatory systems on transport systems and travel behaviour. While institutions appear to play an important role in the economic success of many countries, this book considers the extent to which they also support sustainable development.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Regulation and Sustainable Transport
Transport Policy
Public and Private Initiatives in Transport Infrastructure Supply
Overcoming Barriers to Implementation in Transport Policy
Myths and Taboos in Transport Policy
Local and Regional Aspects of Sustainable Transport
Institutional Issues: Land Use Planning as an Ingredient of Transport Policies
Institutional Issues in Parking
Organising School Transport
International Dimensions
Institutional Issues in Transatlantic Aviation
The Evolution of Economic Institutions in Transport Facilitating International Trade
Impact of Border Regime Institutions on Transport Network Development
Freight Transport
Comparison of Politician's and Supply Chain Manager's Perspective on Transport Policy
Intermodal Transport Markets and Sustainability
Institutional Issues in Transport: A Synthesis
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