Turning the Corner A Reader in Contemporary Transport Policy

Name: Turning the Corner A Reader in Contemporary Transport Policy
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ISBN: 9781405119153

ISBN-10: 1405119152

ISBN-13: 9781405119153

Edition: 2004

Authors: Francis Terry

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This Reader provides a critical review of British transport policy since the Labour Government came into office in 1997 and looks at possible solutions to Britain's ongoing transport problems. An authoritative reader providing a critical review of recent British transport policies. Looks at possible solutions to Britain's ongoing transport problems. A source of well-informed opinion and ideas on topics such as private-public partnerships, delivering a sustainable transport policy, and new opportunities for the railways. Written by leading practitioners and academics.

Book details

List price: $43.75
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 7/16/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 220
Size: 6.80" wide x 9.70" long x 0.48" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English




Policy and Planning Issues



Introduction: Transport Policy in Uncertain Times




Solving Congestion




Greater London - Growing or Shrinking - A Discussion




Climate Change and a Sustainable Transport Policy




Bringing Buses up to Standard




The Impact of Evidence on Transport Policy-Making: the Case of Road Construction




Cars in the Landscape: Some Undefined Questions for Transport Policy




Sustainable Transport Policy: the Contribution from Behavioural Scientists




Crossing London: Overcoming Obstacles to Crossrail




Finance and Management Issues



Railpolitik: The Financial Realities of Operating Britain's National Railways




Transport, Tax-Payers and the Treasury




Past Abuses and Future Uses of Private Finance and Public-Private Partnerships in Transport




Realising the New Opportunity for the Railways




A Financial Appraisal of the London Underground Public-Private Partnership




Regulatory Control of the Track Access Charges of Railtrack plc




Delivering Better Transport? An Evaluation of the Ten-Year Plan for the Railway Industry




The Company Response to Government Policies on Transport



Index