Transport Developments and Innovations in an Evolving World

Beuthe, Michel;Zamparini, Luca;Reggiani, Aura;Himanen, Veli
(2004) ISBN: [3540009612], 360 pages, published

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  • Beuthe, MichelFUCaM
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  • Zamparini, Luca
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  • Reggiani, Aura
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  • Himanen, Veli
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Abstract
(en) The book is describing technological developments as well as urban futures in the information age where development of ICT sets the pace and options. Despite this dynamic development, the book describes how stabile daily travelling still is and highlights the achievable impacts and acceptability of transport policy measures. Freight transport is discussed from the viewpoint of industry. In addition, some innovative approaches in rearranging current freight transport networks are given. Transport future is mapped from various viewpoints. Light-rail is presented as a possible back-bone of urban regions. Methods to evaluate the societal consencus related to the spatial development - linked to tranport infrastructures - are described. Methods to assess spatial planning policies are presented as well as options for brenchmarking local public transport compagnies
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  • Louvain School of ManagementAccounting & Finance

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Beuthe, M., Zamparini, L., Reggiani, A., & Himanen, V. (2004). Transport Developments and Innovations in an Evolving World. Advances in Spatial Science, Springer. https://hdl.handle.net/2078.5/75221