Urban transportation systems in emerging countries / edited by Mihoko Matsuyuki and Fumihiko Nakamura.
| Other author | Matsuyuki, Mihoko |
| Other author | Nakamura, Fumihiko, 1962 |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2026. |
| Description | pages cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Each Travel Mode and Its Space: Active transportation and Its Space -- Automobile, Motorcycle and Freight -- Paratransit in Emerging Countries -- Bus and BRT -- Railway -- Transportation Management: New Services Aided by ICT -- Modernization of Passenger Transportation Management -- Urban Dimensions and Transportation Interplay: Planning, Equity, and Environment: Urban Transportation and Land Use -- Urban transportation and equity -- Transportation systems and environment. |
| Abstract | "This book offers the comprehensive analysis of urban transportation systems in emerging countries across Asia, South America, and Africa. It explores the characteristics, challenges, and opportunities of transportation modes, the integration of ICT innovations, modernization of operations, and the dynamic interplay between transportation and urban elements. This book provides practical approaches to building sustainable transportation systems tailored to the unique contexts of emerging countries. Edited and authored by experts with extensive research and practical experience, this book is an essential resource for transportation planners, engineers, urbanist, policymakers, researchers, and development practitioners. It also serves as a foundational book for professionals and students aiming to address the complex challenges of urban transportation in emerging nations. Through its insightful comparisons and analysis, this book enables readers to understand the challenges faced by transportation systems in emerging countries and derive lessons applicable to developed countries"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2025010912 |
| ISBN | 9781032726151 hardback |
| ISBN | 9781032740447 paperback |
| ISBN | ebook |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |