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Options for sustainable passenger transport: an assessment of policy choices

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  • Rienstra, S.A.

    (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Faculteit der Economische Wetenschappen en Econometrie (Free University Amsterdam, Faculty of Economics Sciences, Business Administration and Economitrics)

  • Vleugel, J.M.
  • Nijkamp, P.

Abstract

If the current trends in transport are not changed, a sustainable transport system is not feasible. In order to achieve such a state, new technologies may be an interesting option. In this context several success and failure factors for the introduction of new technologies are analyzed in this article. These possibilities are identified in different areas, notably economic, spatial, institutional, social/psychological and technological fields. Within this context the following new options are discussed: the electric car, people movers, subterranean infra-structure, telematics, the high speed train, the high speed maglev train, shuttles in vacuum tunnels and alternative fuels. Finally , some policy choices, which may stimulate future technical developments, are discussed. It is concluded that an active government policy may stimulate the introduction of new technologies, which may give a substantial contribution to achieving a sustainable transport system.

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  • Rienstra, S.A. & Vleugel, J.M. & Nijkamp, P., 1995. "Options for sustainable passenger transport: an assessment of policy choices," Serie Research Memoranda 0006, VU University Amsterdam, Faculty of Economics, Business Administration and Econometrics.
    • Handle: RePEc:vua:wpaper:1995-6
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    1. Eboli, Laura & Mazzulla, Gabriella, 2012. "Performance indicators for an objective measure of public transport service quality," European Transport \ Trasporti Europei, ISTIEE, Institute for the Study of Transport within the European Economic Integration, issue 51, pages 1-4.
    2. Nijkamp, P. & Rienstra, S., 1995. "Financing infrastructure investment and socio-economic development," Serie Research Memoranda 0024, VU University Amsterdam, Faculty of Economics, Business Administration and Econometrics.

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