Transport Development in Asian Megacities A New Perspective /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Morichi, Shigeru (Editor), Acharya, Surya Raj (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Series: Transportation Research, Economics and Policy,
• Subjects: Transportation.; Civil engineering.; Sustainable development.; Regional economics.; Spatial economics.; Economics.; Regional/Spatial Science.; Civil Engineering.; Sustainable Development.

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...

Table of Contents:

• 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 and Spatial Development
• Mitigating Transport Emissions
• Promoting Integrated Urban Transport System
• Improving Institutions, Funding and Financing
• Conclusion: New Perspective and Policy Recommendation.