| Description |
1 online resource (648 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps |
| Contents |
Opening Session -- Address by Jaromir Schilling -- Address by G. Maniatis representing C. Verelis -- Address by M. Schmid: Future Requirements in Transport Policy from the Austrian Point of View -- Address by Mr. G. Aurbach -- Address by M. Papadopoulos -- Address by V. Papageorgopoulos -- Address by G. Pashalidis -- Introductory Reports -- Topic 1. Scenarios, Forecasts, and Data Collection: Experience and Prospects -- Pan-European Border Crossing Transport by D. Bjornland -- European Inland Freight Transport Scenarios for 2020 and Some Related Policy Implications by G. A. Gionnopoulos -- Constructing a Reference Scenario for Europe by C. Reynaud -- Views of Forecasts, Traffic Flows, and Infrastructure Needs in Hungary by I. Helcz -- The State of Empirical Research into Mobility and Outlook by Werner Brog -- Future Transport and Travel Data Needs: A Practitioners Perspective by t. Van Der Hoorn -- Topic 2. Transforming Economic and Institutional Structures and Trends in Technology: Experience and Prospects -- Decoupling Transport Intensity from Economic Growth by H.Baum -- Transformation of the Economic and Institutional Structures of Transport as a Result of the Further Enlargement of the European Union: Survey--Outlook by J. Burnewicz -- The Competitiveness of Intermodal Freight Transport Networks in Europe by M. Beuthe, B. Jourquin, and J. Charlier -- A New Approach to the Management of Roads: A Vision for the 21st Century by N. Burzelius -- Technology Policies for a Better Transport System in Europe by H. J. Van Zuylen -- Topic 3. Peripherality and Pan-European Integration: Experience and Prospects -- Accessibility and Regional Development: Transeuropean Networks and Peripheral Regions: The Case of Greece by A. Argyris and s. Kostopoulou -- Community Aid for the Construction of Transport Infrastructure in Spain: Impact and Perspectives by J-M Menendez -- European Integration: The Situation of EU Candidate Countries by M. Herry -- Peripherality and Pan-European Integration: The Case of the CEECs by W. Suchorzewski -- Peripherality and Pan-European Integration: The Development of Transport in the PHARE Countries by P. Hilferink -- Peripherality and Pan-European Integration: The Case of the Czech Republic by F. Hep -- Summary of Discussions by Caralambo Focas |
| Summary |
A clear dichotomy exists between an European economy centred on international trade and the environmental damage to which this focus gives rise. There is a need for a novel approach based on a shift away from the goal of ever-faster travel and ever-greater time savings, and the adoption of a different concept of accessibility. Will the 2000s see the emergence of a new way of thinking? These and other topical issues were the subject of the ECMT's 15th International Symposium. Are we likely to see a decoupling of economic growth from transport growth? In designing future transport systems, will the pendulum swing away from the criterion of efficiency towards greater concern for equity and the environment ? This book reproduces the 17 introductory reports presented at the Symposium, together with a summary of the discussions on the three main topics: scenarios and forecasts; transforming structures and trends in technology; peripherality and pan-European integration. It highlights the key ideas to emerge from the final Round Table on "Efficiency, Equity and the Environment in Transport: Experience and Prospects", reviews the issues facing the transport sector in the coming years and sets out policy recommendations for meeting the challenges of the 2000s |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Business.
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Transportation.
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| Genre/Form |
Conference papers and proceedings.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
International Symposium on Theory and Practice in Transport Economics (15th : Thessaloniki : 2000 7-9 June)
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| ISBN |
9282112829 |
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9789282112823 |
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