Urban Road Pricing: Public and Political Acceptability

Urban Road Pricing: Public and Political Acceptability
Author: Martin J. Whittles
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2017-11-22
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1351772775

Title first published in 2003. As more and more cities consider introducing urban road pricing schemes, this book describes, compares and contrasts arguments for and against using this transport policy instrument. It investigates the acceptability of various forms of road pricing schemes by examining and contextualising actual schemes and hypothetical scenarios. The resulting analysis provides a sociological theory of acceptability, carefully grounded in arguments about road pricing, which demonstrates how professional discourses diverge from publicly acceptable arguments. It also suggests ways in which consensus can be reached between the various road pricing options.

Urban Road Pricing

Urban Road Pricing
Author: Martin J. Whittles
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2003
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

As more and more cities consider introducing urban road pricing schemes, this book describes, compares and contrasts arguments for and against using this transport policy instrument.It investigates the acceptability of various forms of road pricing schemes by examining and contextualising actual schemes and hypothetical scenarios. The resulting analysis provides a sociological theory of acceptability, carefully grounded in arguments about road pricing, which demonstrates how professional discourses diverge from publicly acceptable arguments. It also suggests ways in which consensus can be reached between the various road pricing options.

Road Pricing

Road Pricing
Author: Anjali Mahendra
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2011
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0309155436

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 686: Road Pricing: Public Perceptions and Program Development explores road pricing concepts and their potential effectiveness and applicability. The report includes guidelines for project planning and integrating pricing into regional and state planning processes, and for communicating strategies and engaging affected parties.

Road Pricing: Theory, Empirical Assessment and Policy

Road Pricing: Theory, Empirical Assessment and Policy
Author: Börje Johansson
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 940110980X

Road pricing (tolls, etc.) as a means of generating revenue for infrastructure investment has become a major policy option in both Europe and North America. It can also be used as a policy in the management of traffic demand and flow, environmental objectives, and optimal resource allocation as regards the size of investments. Road pricing is assumed to be able to solve many problems simultaneously -- congestion control, pollution reduction, and investment financing. This volume assembles and assesses theoretical knowledge, empirical results and experiences of actual road pricing. In addition, the impact of new information technology on future policy formulation is considered.

Transport Developments and Innovations in an Evolving World

Transport Developments and Innovations in an Evolving World
Author: Michel Beuthe
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2013-06-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3540248277

The technological developments as well as urban future of an information age where the development of ICT sets the pace and options is explored in this book. The text examines the current state of daily travelling, and highlights the achievable impact and acceptability of transport policy measures. Freight transport is discussed from an industry viewpoint. In addition, the text presents various innovative approaches to rearranging current freight transport networks. Methods to evaluate the societal consensus related to the spatial development - linked to transport infrastructures - are also described. Still further, the text discuses methods for assessing spatial planning policies.

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.

Using the Engineering Literature

Using the Engineering Literature
Author: Bonnie A. Osif
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 548
Release: 2016-04-19
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1439850038

With the encroachment of the Internet into nearly all aspects of work and life, it seems as though information is everywhere. However, there is information and then there is correct, appropriate, and timely information. While we might love being able to turn to Wikipedia for encyclopedia-like information or search Google for the thousands of links

Negotiating the Transport System

Negotiating the Transport System
Author: Fiona Rajé
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2017-03-02
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1351915371

By combining focus groups and interviews with innovative research techniques, such as web-based discussions and Q methodology, this book provides insights into the daily experiences of those using the British transport system. Despite an entitlement to a basic level of mobility, travel decision-making can be more complex for members of marginalised groups - this book therefore examines the complexities of travel amongst different social groups. The complex nature of travel for different social groups is the starting point for this book's investigation of the experiences of the extremely socially marginalized, compared to those who are fully included. By comparing the impacts of transport on individuals at different points on a scale of social inclusion/exclusion, the book reveals the nuanced and textured ways in which transport is embedded in people's lives and lifestyles. By analysing people's lived experience of transport, rather than focussing on economic or engineering factors, the book provides useful new insights into future transport needs. It makes a compelling case that transport-related social exclusion has been neglected by local and regional policy makers and puts forward suggestions for best case practice for the future.