Transportation Systems Analysis and Assessment

Transportation Systems Analysis and Assessment
Author: Stefano De Luca
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2020-01-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1839685611

The transportation system is the backbone of any social and economic system, and is also a very complex system in which users, transport means, technologies, services, and infrastructures have to cooperate with each other to achieve common and unique goals.The aim of this book is to present a general overview on some of the main challenges that transportation planners and decision makers are faced with. The book addresses different topics that range from user's behavior to travel demand simulation, from supply chain to the railway infrastructure capacity, from traffic safety issues to Life Cycle Assessment, and to strategies to make the transportation system more sustainable.

Competition in the Railway Industry

Competition in the Railway Industry
Author: José A. Gómez-Ibáñez
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1847202942

Numerous countries have attempted to improve the performance of their railways by introducing more competition, but there is fierce debate and no consensus on how this is best achieved. This book reveals how railways were an obvious target for reform because they were often losing traffic and money, and because the government was typically deeply involved as either owner or regulator.

Rail Freight Solutions to Roadway Congestion

Rail Freight Solutions to Roadway Congestion
Author: Joseph Bryan
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2007
Genre: Freight and freightage
ISBN: 0309098939

NCHRP Report 586 explores guidance on evaluating the potential feasibility, cost, and benefits of investing in rail freight solutions to alleviate highway congestion from heavy truck traffic.

Regulatory Reform of Railways in Russia

Regulatory Reform of Railways in Russia
Author: European Conference of Ministers of Transport
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2004-05-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9282123111

In this report, some of the world's leading experts in rail regulation examine the restructuring of the sector, focusing on tariff reform and the introduction of competition in one of the world's largest rail networks.

ECMT Round Tables European Integration of Rail Freight Transport

ECMT Round Tables European Integration of Rail Freight Transport
Author: European Conference of Ministers of Transport
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 119
Release: 2004-07-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9282113213

The Round Table looks at how the European railway landscape is being reshaped. In doing so, it presents lessons which stand to benefit transport policy throughout Europe.

Competitiveness and Private Sector Development Competitiveness in South East Europe 2021 A Policy Outlook

Competitiveness and Private Sector Development Competitiveness in South East Europe 2021 A Policy Outlook
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 1871
Release: 2021-07-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9264933778

The future sustainable economic development and well-being of citizens in South East Europe depend on greater economic competitiveness. Reinforcing the region’s economic potential in a post-COVID-19 context requires a holistic, inclusive and growth‐oriented approach to policy making.

Railway Reform Regulation of Freight Transport Markets

Railway Reform Regulation of Freight Transport Markets
Author: European Conference of Ministers of Transport
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2001-01-25
Genre:
ISBN: 928211273X

This report examines the form regulation should take in rail freight markets to promote efficiency in railways and the wider economy.

Regulating Utilities

Regulating Utilities
Author: Colin Robinson
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2001-01-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9781843763000

Every year the Institute of Economic Affairs and the London Business School publish a volume of essays about Britain's system of utility regulation, with additional discussion of regulation in other countries. The book is a must for those interested in regulation, because it is an up-to-date review of the major issues in the field and includes the views of the sector regulators and the general competition authorities.