Handbook on Transport Pricing and Financing

Handbook on Transport Pricing and Financing
Author: Alejandro Tirachini
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 497
Release: 2023-05-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1800375557

Taking a comprehensive approach to two central, closely intertwined themes in the field of transport economics, this illuminating Handbook recognizes the critical socioeconomic importance of transport pricing and financing.

The Costs of Road Infrastructure and Congestion in Europe

The Costs of Road Infrastructure and Congestion in Europe
Author: Heike Link
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3642586600

This book presents the results of the study "Infrastructure Capital, Maintenance and Road Damage Costs for Different Heavy Goods Vehicles in the EU" which was commissioned by the European Commission, DG VII. This study supported the preparation of the white book on transport infrastructure charging. The study an European consortium consisting of DIW (German has been conducted by Institute for Economic Research, project leader and responsible for the country reports for Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Sweden), INFRAS (responsible for the country reports for Switzerland, Denmark, Portugal and Greece), Consultancy Dr. Herry (responsible for the country reports for Austria, Finland, France and Italy) and NERA (National Economic Research Associates, responsible for the country reports for the UK, Ireland and Spain). The project ran from November 1997 to March 1998 and was monitored by a steering committee with representatives of the EU-member states. This book is dealing with the calculation of costs for road infrastructure and congestion and the allocation of these costs to vehicle types. It focuses on heavy goods vehicles. This is a topic of high relevance for transport policy both on the national and the EU-Ievel with a long tradition of political and scientific debate. The study contains a comprehensive methodological comparison of existing models for calculating road capital values and capital costs and for allocating infrastructure costs to vehicle types.

International Symposium on Theory and Practice in Transport Economics 50 Years of Transport Research Experience Gained and Major Challenges ahead.16th International Symposium on Theory and Practice in Transport Economics, Budapest, 29-31 October 2003

International Symposium on Theory and Practice in Transport Economics 50 Years of Transport Research Experience Gained and Major Challenges ahead.16th International Symposium on Theory and Practice in Transport Economics, Budapest, 29-31 October 2003
Author: European Conference of Ministers of Transport
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 547
Release: 2005-08-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9282103498

These conference proceedings sketch a broad overview of transport economics research since the inception of the ECMT in 1953 and map out the directions for future work.

The Full Costs and Benefits of Transportation

The Full Costs and Benefits of Transportation
Author: David L. Greene
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3642590640

Modern transportation systems have far-reaching, and serious consequences: deaths and injuries from accidents, pollution of air, water and groundwater, noise congestion, and the greenhouse effect. As world transport systems expand and become increasingly motorised, the transportation community is searching for systems that are both efficient and sustainable. Here, leading international researchers explore the issues and concepts and define the state of knowledge concerning the full costs and benefits of transportation.

Road Pricing, the Economy and the Environment

Road Pricing, the Economy and the Environment
Author: C. Jensen-Butler
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 429
Release: 2008-01-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3540771506

Economic growth and globalisation create traffic growth, leading to congestion, which again increases travel times and costs. Road pricing is an instrument that may efficiently reduce the negative impacts. This volume is a collection of research papers on the use of road pricing. The focus is on passenger transport, and the papers cover a wide range of approaches, including theoretical modelling and empirical studies of road pricing experience from different cities.

Travel Demand Management and Road User Pricing

Travel Demand Management and Road User Pricing
Author: Gerd Sammer
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2016-02-24
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1317006550

Throughout the world, traffic levels are increasing and, in urban areas, these increasing levels have led to pressures on the road networks which are causing serious economic, environmental and social problems. This book examines the full range of 'push and pull' Travel Demand Management measures. This covers areas of regulatory, pricing, planning and persuasive policies to encourage individuals to make their trips in off-peak periods, by a different mode or to find another way of carrying out the trip purpose. Applying such measures can result in a more efficient transport system, improved environmental conditions and improvements in safety as well as revenue generation for use on alternative transport systems. The editors conclude with a summary of findings within the book and suggestions for best future practice.

Regional Competition

Regional Competition
Author: Peter W.J. Batey
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2013-03-14
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 3662042347

Many parts of the world are currently experiencing the outcome of processes of economic integration, globalization and transformation. Technological advances in telecommunications and in transport facilities have opened up new possibilities for contracts and exchanges among regions. External effects among regions have increased in importance. As a result, competition among regions has intensified. Except some pioneering work by regional scientists and scholars of public finance and economics, the phenomenon of regional competition has yet to attract the attention it warrants, despite its importance for policy-making. The present volume is intended to remedy this neglect by providing high-level contributions to the three main topics of the book, the theory of regional competition, methods of analysis of regional competition and policies of regional competition.