
Intercity Transport Development in Asia
Perspectives for Sustainable Mobility
Routledge (Publisher)
Published on 5. January 2026
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-0-415-82772-0 (ISBN)
Description
This book is a result of an international collaborative research study was undertaken under the auspices of International Research Group (IRG) of Eastern Asia Society of Transport Studies (EASTS) and with supports from Institute for Transport Policy Studies, Japan and Korea Transport Institute, Korea.
The book discusses the rationale, highlighting the importance of intercity transport agenda especially for developing Asia. It reviews the evolution of different transport systems and role of intercity transport policy over time including recently emerging challenges particularly in the developed world. The book also includes country cases and analysis. It looks at key thematic issues which are at the core of intercity transport policy, covering all land transport modes. Cross country data on intercity transport variables are utilized for quantitative analysis on the relevant issues.
This book provides suggestions for policy strategies and measures to be undertaken and will be of interest to those interested in urban transport development.
The book discusses the rationale, highlighting the importance of intercity transport agenda especially for developing Asia. It reviews the evolution of different transport systems and role of intercity transport policy over time including recently emerging challenges particularly in the developed world. The book also includes country cases and analysis. It looks at key thematic issues which are at the core of intercity transport policy, covering all land transport modes. Cross country data on intercity transport variables are utilized for quantitative analysis on the relevant issues.
This book provides suggestions for policy strategies and measures to be undertaken and will be of interest to those interested in urban transport development.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
50 s/w Abbildungen, 50 s/w Tabellen
50 Tables, black and white; 50 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
453 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-82772-0 (9780415827720)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Editor
National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Japan
Institute for Transport Policy Studies, Japan
Content
Part I: Introduction and Setting the Context 1. Introduction 2. Historical Perspective on Evolution of Intercity Transport System 3. Asian Context and Key Issues for Intercity Transport Development Part II: Country Case Studies and Comparative Analysis Part III: Issues, Analysis and Policy Strategies 14. Dynamics of Intercity Passenger Demand and Travel Behavior 15. Planning for Coordinated and Multimodal Transport System 16. Improving Intercity Road Transport 17. Improving Conventional Railway System 18. Developing High-Speed Rail (HSR) System 19. Managing Modal Competition for Balanced Mode Share 20. PPP for Intercity Transport in Asia 21. Conclusion: Policy Recommendations