Transport development in Asian megaties : a new perspective

Author

Additional Author(s)

• Morichi, Shigeru
• Acharya, Surya Raj

Publisher

Berlin: Springer-Verlag, 2013

Language

English

ISBN

9783642297427

Series

Subject(s)

• URBAN TRANSPORTATION
• URBAN TRANSPORTATION POLICY

Notes

. . index: p. 267-274

Abstract

The rapid growth of the Asian urban population concentrates on a few large cities, turning them into giant megacities. Despite new theoretical insights into the benefits of megacities, the emerging Asia is facing a daunting challenge concerning the management of infrastructure and services in their megacities. The deteriorating urban mobility is the most difficult challenge with respect to the sharp increase in vehicle numbers and to inadequate and poorly managed road infrastructure. Public transport, a sustainable mode of mobility, is subjected to a vicious cycle of poor service, decreasing ridership and lower investment. Despite various policy initiatives, the situation has not improved. The scale and growth pattern of Asian megacities have distinctive features which generate a unique set of challenges and opportunities. New perspectives are needed to effectively address the transportation problems making the best use of available opportunities. This book, which is a result of an international collaborative research, addresses these challenges by providing insightful analysis and novel viewpoints.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

xii, 274 p.

Dimension

24 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Introduction / Shigeru Morichi and Surya Raj Acharya --
Evolving Concepts in Urban Transport / Surya Raj Acharya, Michelle Parumog-Pernia and Shigeru Morichi --
Specialties of Asian Megacities / Shigeru Morichi and Surya Raj Acharya --
Urban Transport Dynamics / Surya Raj Acharya and Shigeru Morichi --
Developing Urban Roads and Managing Motorization / Cheng-Min Feng and John Sun --
Strengthening the Role of Public Transport / Danang Parikesit and Bambang Susantono --
Coordinating Transport and Spatial Development / Haixiao Pan and Hyungun Sung --
Mitigating Transport Emissions / Shinya Hanaoka --
Promoting Integrated Urban Transport System / Surya Raj Acharya and Shigeru Morichi --
Improving Institutions, Funding, and Financing / Surya Raj Acharya, Shigeru Morichi and Noriel C. Tiglao --
Conclusion: New Perspective and Policy Recommendations / Shigeru Morichi and Surya Raj Acharya.

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