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View article: Place-based neighbourhood planning approaches to net zero transport
Place-based neighbourhood planning approaches to net zero transport Open
Integrating place-based neighbourhood planning approaches with transport sector strategies is essential for achieving net zero transport. However, systematic research on the role of different neighbourhood types in reducing transport emiss…
View article: Impacts of high-speed rail on new firm formation and economic clustering: Evidence from Suzhou, China
Impacts of high-speed rail on new firm formation and economic clustering: Evidence from Suzhou, China Open
The arrival of high-speed rail (HSR) generates new economic opportunities and shapes the spatial distribution of economic activities and territorial dynamism. While extensive research examines inter-city phenomena, limited research focuses…
View article: Rethinking accessibility in a post pandemic, net zero world
Rethinking accessibility in a post pandemic, net zero world Open
Most measures of accessibility depend on the specific context for which they are used. This paper explores the way measuring accessibility needs to change to meet the needs of equity both across communities and across generations. The acce…
View article: The transport problem: The need for consistent policies on pricing and investment
The transport problem: The need for consistent policies on pricing and investment Open
This paper reviews the basic issues involved in identifying and providing solutions to transport problems. The paper argues that solutions focusing solely on investment in capacity or second-best solutions to pricing such as road pricing a…
View article: A holistic motility understanding of the social phenomena underlying inter-city high-speed rail commuting: Evidence from China's Yangtze River Delta
A holistic motility understanding of the social phenomena underlying inter-city high-speed rail commuting: Evidence from China's Yangtze River Delta Open
As high-speed rail (HSR) becomes more widespread, inter-city commuting is becoming an increasingly prevalent social phenomenon, yet little attention has been paid to obtaining a deeper understanding of the interdependence of various factor…
View article: History of transport pricing
History of transport pricing Open
In this chapter, we highlight some of the major themes that have run through the works of successive generations of economists as they have sought to reconcile the theoretical firstbest solution with the practicalities of fixing prices tha…
View article: Has the Channel Tunnel delivered? Traffic flows and regional impacts
Has the Channel Tunnel delivered? Traffic flows and regional impacts Open
In this brief reflection I look back on the past 30 years of experience. Ex post evaluations pose difficult methodological problems. Large infrastructure projects take many years for the full impact to be felt. Many other factors affect th…
View article: Quantifying the Economic and Social Impacts of High-Speed Rail: Some Evidence from Europe and the People’s Republic of China
Quantifying the Economic and Social Impacts of High-Speed Rail: Some Evidence from Europe and the People’s Republic of China Open
In recent years there has been an increasing move towards allowing for impacts beyond the direct user benefits and costs in the appraisal of transport investments. Much of the interest to date has been in justifying the inclusion of such w…
View article: Spatial short and long-term implications and planning challenges of high-speed rail: a literature review framework for the special issue
Spatial short and long-term implications and planning challenges of high-speed rail: a literature review framework for the special issue Open
This introduction to the Special Issue on the Spatial Implications and Planning Criteria for High-speed Rail Cities and Regions attempts to distinguish its short- and long-term impacts described in the literature, classifying them into reg…
View article: Wider economic impacts: what evidence from 20 years of the Channel Tunnel?
Wider economic impacts: what evidence from 20 years of the Channel Tunnel? Open
How transport affects economic performance has been a recurring theme in discussions on transport appraisal. Traditional views were that a well-constituted cost-benefit analysis would include all such effects as part of the user benefits; …
View article: Can transport infrastructure change regions’ economic fortunes? Some evidence from Europe and China
Can transport infrastructure change regions’ economic fortunes? Some evidence from Europe and China Open
Can transport infrastructure change regions’ economic fortunes? Some evidence from Europe and China. Regional Studies. Claims and counterclaims about the likely impact of new transport infrastructure on a region’s economic performance have…