Unsustainable Transport and Transition in China

Business & Finance, Economics, Sustainable Development, Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Government, Public Policy
Cover of the book Unsustainable Transport and Transition in China by Becky PY Loo, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Becky PY Loo ISBN: 9781317389699
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: January 2, 2018
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Becky PY Loo
ISBN: 9781317389699
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: January 2, 2018
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This book discusses various transport sustainability issues from the perspective of developing countries, exploring key issues, problems and potential solutions for improving transport sustainability in China. It first reviews the current transport sustainability baselines in the three key dimensions of environmental, economic and social sustainability, via an international comparison encompassing both developed and developing countries in different world regions. Then, with a time frame up to 2030, the study groups 100 major Chinese cities according to their baseline conditions, projected population and economic growth, and common sustainability challenges in passenger transport.

A systematic attempt is made to discuss the characteristics, strengths and weaknesses of various emerging sustainable transport strategies, including the metro systems, bus rapid transit, light rail, bicycles (and e-bicycles), electric vehicles and walking. Based on the different city clusters identified, the study then explores the opportunities and constraints of introducing a range of emerging sustainable transport strategies through both statistical analysis and detailed fieldwork. Future directions and challenges are identified based on official documents, onsite observations and interviews with local people. The study concludes with thoughts on sustainable transport in smart cities, the importance of governance, local participation, internal and external city movements, and towards a holistic sustainable transport plan.

Unsustainable Transport and Transition in China will be of great interest to scholars interested in carbon emissions, climate change, environmental policy, planning, road safety, sustainability, transportation and urban studies, and is relevant to China and other developing countries.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book discusses various transport sustainability issues from the perspective of developing countries, exploring key issues, problems and potential solutions for improving transport sustainability in China. It first reviews the current transport sustainability baselines in the three key dimensions of environmental, economic and social sustainability, via an international comparison encompassing both developed and developing countries in different world regions. Then, with a time frame up to 2030, the study groups 100 major Chinese cities according to their baseline conditions, projected population and economic growth, and common sustainability challenges in passenger transport.

A systematic attempt is made to discuss the characteristics, strengths and weaknesses of various emerging sustainable transport strategies, including the metro systems, bus rapid transit, light rail, bicycles (and e-bicycles), electric vehicles and walking. Based on the different city clusters identified, the study then explores the opportunities and constraints of introducing a range of emerging sustainable transport strategies through both statistical analysis and detailed fieldwork. Future directions and challenges are identified based on official documents, onsite observations and interviews with local people. The study concludes with thoughts on sustainable transport in smart cities, the importance of governance, local participation, internal and external city movements, and towards a holistic sustainable transport plan.

Unsustainable Transport and Transition in China will be of great interest to scholars interested in carbon emissions, climate change, environmental policy, planning, road safety, sustainability, transportation and urban studies, and is relevant to China and other developing countries.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Food Consumption in the City by Becky PY Loo
Cover of the book Mental Handicap by Becky PY Loo
Cover of the book The Failure to Prevent World War I by Becky PY Loo
Cover of the book Unarchived Histories by Becky PY Loo
Cover of the book 100 Games and Activities for the Introductory Foreign Language Classroom by Becky PY Loo
Cover of the book Understanding Naval Warfare by Becky PY Loo
Cover of the book Internationalizing Internet Studies by Becky PY Loo
Cover of the book Cultural Encounters in India by Becky PY Loo
Cover of the book Critical Approaches to Science and Philosophy by Becky PY Loo
Cover of the book On the Origins of Judaism by Becky PY Loo
Cover of the book Objectives, Competencies and Learning Outcomes by Becky PY Loo
Cover of the book National Security and International Relations (Routledge Revivals) by Becky PY Loo
Cover of the book Women's Names in Old English by Becky PY Loo
Cover of the book Positivism, Presupposition and Current Controversies (Theoretical Logic in Sociology) by Becky PY Loo
Cover of the book Detecting and Reducing Supply Chain Fraud by Becky PY Loo
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy