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Taylor & Francis Ltd Public Transport Planning And Managiment In Developing Countries 2014 Edition by ASHISH VERMA, T.V. Ramanayya
Developing Countries Have Different Transportation Issues and Requirements Than Developed CountriesAn efficient transportation system is critical for a country's development. Yet cities in developing countries are typically characterized by high-density urban areas and poor public transport, as well as lack of proper roads, parking facilities, road user discipline, and control of land use, resulting in pollution, congestion, accidents, and a host of other transportation problems. Public Transport Planning and Management in Developing Countries examines the status of urban transport in India and other developing countries. It explains the principles of public transport planning and management that are relevant and suitable for developing countries, addresses current transportation system inefficiencies, explores the relationship between mobility and accessibility, and analyzes the results for future use.Considers Socioeconomic and Demographic CharacteristicsIt's projected that by 2030, developing nations will have more vehicles than developed nations, and automated guided transit (AGT) and other transport systems will soon be available in India. This text compares five cities using specific indicators-urbanization, population growth, vehicle ownership, and usage. It determines demographic and economic changes in India, and examines how these changes have impacted transportation demand and supply, transport policy and regulations, and aspects of economics and finance related to public transport. The authors emphasize preserving and improving existing modes, efficient use of the public transport management infrastructure, implementing proper planning measures, and encouraging a shift towards sustainable modes. They also discuss sustainability in terms of environment, energy, economic, and land use perspectives and consider the trends of motorization, vehicle growth, modal share, effects on mobility and environment, and transport energy consumption and emissions. Public Transport Planning and Management in Developing Countries addresses the growing resource needs and economics of public transport in developing countries, explains various aspects of public transport planning and management, and provides readers with a basic understanding of both urban and rural public transport planning and management in developing countries. IntroductionGeneralStatus of urban transport in India and developing countriesStatus of public transport with respect to coverage, feet strength, and utilization in urban areasSustainability and land use considerationDemography and Settlement PatternsIntroductionDemographic changes of India since 1950Gross domestic product (GDP)Migration to urban areasGrowth of slums in urban areasAccessibility and mobility issues for rural settlementsTransport infrastructure scenario in IndiaDifferent Modes and Their CharacteristicsMode of transportTransport systems definitions and classificationsIntermediate public transportPublic transport modesClassification of mass transit modesIntegrated transport infrastructure approachA look ahead in public transportationComparative analysesCurrent Scenario of Public Transport (PT) in Developing CountriesCurrent perception of PTCurrent planning and operational practicesIssues of coordination and level of servicesFunding patternDifferences in scenario with respect to developed countriesPublic Transport Planning in Rural AreasPlanning strategyNetwork planningTravel demand estimationStakeholder consultation and preferencesPublic transport mode optionsPublic Transport Planning In Urban AreasUrban transport planningTravel demand estimationEfficient use of existing/proposed infrastructureRouting and scheduling of public transportIntermodal coordinationStakeholder consultation and preferencesFeasibility for higher-order modes like BRT and Metro railManagement of Public TransportUrban transport managementData collection, retrieval, and analysis for effective managementRole of private sector in public transport managementThe global trendAssessment of user satisfactionResource Needs for Public TransportFinancial performance of public transport organizationsInter STU comparisonReview of the existing funding patternEstimation of resource requirementsInstitutional finance for STUsInnovative methods to generate revenue surplusesEconomics of Public TransportCost of public transport servicesManpower requirementsEstimation of social, economic, and environmental benefitsReferences and BibliographyIndex