Creat Sustainable Transport |
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Author:
| Tolley, Rodney |
ISBN: | 978-0-8493-1783-5 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2003 |
Publisher: | CRC Press LLC
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $299.95 |
Book Description:
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Combining the works of internationally recognized experts, Sustainable Transport sums up many of the lessons learned and how they can be applied to improve planning. The book examines both national strategies and local initiatives in cities around the world, including changes to existing road infrastructure and the integration of cycling and walking with public transport. The contributors consider topics such as developing healthier travel habits and ways of promoting cycling and...
More DescriptionCombining the works of internationally recognized experts, Sustainable Transport sums up many of the lessons learned and how they can be applied to improve planning. The book examines both national strategies and local initiatives in cities around the world, including changes to existing road infrastructure and the integration of cycling and walking with public transport. The contributors consider topics such as developing healthier travel habits and ways of promoting cycling and walking as alternatives to the car. With its blend of practical experience and suggestions for improvement, this text will be essential reading for urban planners, environmental groups, and those researching transport issues.