Urban Transportation and the Environment
- 158 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Focusing on urban transportation planning, this book addresses environmental sustainability and social equity within the Indian context. It reviews current transportation issues, explores alternatives for sustainability, and evaluates modes that serve the travel needs of the poor. The text emphasizes a multi-criteria approach to promote equitable transport solutions while tackling barriers to cleaner fuels. It also navigates the challenges city administrators face in balancing local pollution control with global emission reduction strategies, making it a vital resource for researchers and policymakers in sustainable transportation.
