Transport Governance for a Future
Kate Pangbourne(Author)
Edward Elgar Publishing
Published on 29. May 2026
Book
Hardback
250 pages
978-1-80220-127-7 (ISBN)
Description
This innovative book tackles one of the 21st century's most urgent challenges: steering transport systems toward a socially just, low-carbon future. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, Kate Pangbourne explores transport governance across multiple modes, scales and sectors, from local streets to global shipping and aviation, to formulate practical and strategic guidance.
Drawing on original empirical research, chapters discuss governance structures, processes and the need to integrate diverse perspectives and knowledge in collaborative settings. Central to the book is the CATI Transition Momentum Framework, which is designed to help identify leverage points for accelerating change. Pangbourne combines theory-building with practical applications to foster collaboration, equity and resilience in an era of polycrisis.
Transport Governance for a Future is an essential resource for students and academics in transport studies and human geography, and has important insights for those in economics, politics and public policy, public administration and management and environmental studies. It is also a useful guide for practitioners and policymakers involved in global transport governance.
Drawing on original empirical research, chapters discuss governance structures, processes and the need to integrate diverse perspectives and knowledge in collaborative settings. Central to the book is the CATI Transition Momentum Framework, which is designed to help identify leverage points for accelerating change. Pangbourne combines theory-building with practical applications to foster collaboration, equity and resilience in an era of polycrisis.
Transport Governance for a Future is an essential resource for students and academics in transport studies and human geography, and has important insights for those in economics, politics and public policy, public administration and management and environmental studies. It is also a useful guide for practitioners and policymakers involved in global transport governance.
Reviews / Votes
'Kate Pangbourne skillfully weaves together state restructuring theory, practitioner interviews, and a strong sense of urgency in developing a framework for moving forward on climate-friendly transport systems. Delving into the Scottish case, the book illuminates the complexities of governance and trust while drawing on global examples to demonstrate broad applicability.' -- Julie Cidell, University of Illinois, USA 'Never before in the field of human transport has so much been put together so concisely yet comprehensively for the many confounded by governance issues in transport. Need to better understand this topic? This is a critical read and excellent source book to understand a complex field from all perspectives.' -- Graham Currie, Monash University, Australia 'Pangbourne provides a fascinating deep dive into Scottish transport governance past and present to unpack the tangled mess of unsustainable transport governance that is currently endemic worldwide. Her solution is a new Transition Momentum Framework with diversity and collaboration at its heart. A thought-provoking and eloquent call to action for scholars, policymakers and practitioners who want to save the planet from climate crisis, pandemics and economic collapse.' -- Karen Lucas, University of Manchester, UKMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cheltenham
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-80220-127-7 (9781802201277)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Kate Pangbourne, Professor of Transport Transitions, Institute of Transport Studies, University of Leeds, UK
Content
Contents
1 Overview of transport governance complexities
PART I EMPIRICAL AND THEORETICAL
UNDERSTANDING OF TRANSPORT GOVERNANCE
Introduction to Part I: Empirical and theoretical understanding of
transport governance
2 Theoretical perspectives on governance
3 The architecture of UK governance
4 Case study of Scotland's Regional Transport Partnerships
5 Governance, collaboration, and civil society
PART II TRANSPORT GOVERNANCE AND TRANSITION
Introduction to Part II: Transport governance and transition
6 Political and structural changes in transport
7 The governance challenge for future transport
8 Widening professional literacies and conclusions
1 Overview of transport governance complexities
PART I EMPIRICAL AND THEORETICAL
UNDERSTANDING OF TRANSPORT GOVERNANCE
Introduction to Part I: Empirical and theoretical understanding of
transport governance
2 Theoretical perspectives on governance
3 The architecture of UK governance
4 Case study of Scotland's Regional Transport Partnerships
5 Governance, collaboration, and civil society
PART II TRANSPORT GOVERNANCE AND TRANSITION
Introduction to Part II: Transport governance and transition
6 Political and structural changes in transport
7 The governance challenge for future transport
8 Widening professional literacies and conclusions