Integrated transport: From policy to practice

Moshe Givoni*, David Banister

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Travel is an essential part of everyday life and today most journeys are multimodal. It is the total travel experience that counts and integrated transport must reduce the inconvenience of transfers between modes. Most research and many publications on transport policy advocate sustainable transport, but the priority given to integration has been negligible. Yet integration is one of the most important means to advance sustainable transport and sustainability more generally. While integrated transport systems are seen to be an ideal, there is a failure to make the transition from policy to practice. The authors argue that the achievement of sustainable transport is still a dream, as an integrated transport policy is a prerequisite for a sustainable transport system. It is only when the two concepts of sustainability and integration operate in the same direction and in a positive way that real progress can be made.

Original languageEnglish
PublisherRoutledge Taylor & Francis Group
Number of pages351
ISBN (Print)0203850882, 9780203850886
DOIs
StatePublished - 3 Jun 2010
Externally publishedYes

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