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 challengeconcerning 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. Despite various policy initiatives, the situation has not improved. The scale and growth pattern of Asian megacities have distinctivefeatures and new perspectives are needed to effectively address the transportation problems. This book addresses these challenges by providing novel viewpoints. INDICE: Evolving Concepts in Urban Transport.- Specialties of Asian Megacities.- Urban Transport Dynamics.- Developing Urban Roads and Managing Motorization.- Strengthening the Role of Public Transport.- Coordinating Transport andSpatial Development.- Mitigating Transport Emissions.- Integrated Urban Transport System.- Institution and Financing.- Conclusion: New Perspective and Policy Recommendation.
- ISBN: 978-3-642-29742-7
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés