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Passengers and freight shippers alike want reliable transport services. Surprisingly, little research has been undertaken in incorporating reliability into the assessment of transport projects despite the increasing importance of scheduling in economic activities. This report provides policy...
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The experience of transport systems users, in terms of comfort, reliability, safety and above all convenience, is critical in determining demand for transport services, at least when there is a choice of alternative ways to travel. Convenience is one of the strongest attractions of the private...
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Many jurisdictions around the world are trying to retain or increase the share of cycling in urban traffic in order to benefit from the many health and transport efficiency benefits. Safety is a key concern and should be accounted for in these policies. This report of the International Transport...
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Each year around 1.2 million people are killed and 50 million are injured on roads around the world. But crashes are largely preventable and much can be done to reduce the burden of pain they cause and their economic impact. This report takes stock of recent developments and initiatives to meet...
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Recent advances in the scientific understanding of urban traffic congestion have only strengthened the already solid case for congestion charges as an element of a successful urban transport policy. But examples of real-world congestion charging systems remain few and far between. What can be...
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Cost-benefit analysis (CBA) is indispensable for making good decisions on what transport projects to fund. It essentially aims to figure out which projects offer the best value for money. However, the practical relevance of CBA does not always live up to its appeal in principle. One problem is...
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Passengers and freight shippers alike want reliable transport services. Surprisingly, little research has been undertaken in incorporating reliability into the assessment of transport projects despite the increasing importance of scheduling in economic activities. This report provides policy...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015054909
This dataset comprises data collected on an annual basis from the International Transport Forum (ITF) member countries. Data on investment and maintenance spending on transport infrastructures are collected from Transport Ministries, statistical offices and other institutions designated as an...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013524115
This dataset comprises data collected on an annual basis from the International Transport Forum (ITF) member countries. Data on investment and maintenance spending on transport infrastructures are collected from Transport Ministries, statistical offices and other institutions designated as an...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013524558
This dataset comprises data collected on an annual basis from the International Transport Forum (ITF) member countries. Data on investment and maintenance spending on transport infrastructures are collected from Transport Ministries, statistical offices and other institutions designated as an...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013524742