This Reader provides a critical review of British transport policy since the Labour Government came into office in 1997 and looks at possible solutions to Britain’s ongoing transport problems.
- An authoritative reader providing a critical review of recent British transport policies.
- Looks at possible solutions to Britain’s ongoing transport problems.
- A source of well-informed opinion and ideas on topics such as private-public partnerships, delivering a sustainable transport policy, and new opportunities for the railways.
- Written by leading practitioners and academics.
Part I: Policy and Planning Issues. 1. Introduction: Transport Policy in Uncertain Times. (Francis Terry).
2. Solving Congestion. (Phil Goodwin).
3. Greater London – Growing or Shrinking – A Discussion. (Terence Bendixson).
4. Climate Change and a Sustainable Transport Policy. (Mayer Hillman).
5. Bringing Buses up to Standard. (Stephen Joseph).
6. The Impact of Evidence on Transport Policy-Making: the Case of Road Construction. (Francis Terry).
7. Cars in the Landscape: Some Undefined Questions for Transport Policy. (Reg Harman).
8. Sustainable Transport Policy: the Contribution from Behavioural Scientists. (Linda Steg).
9. Crossing London: Overcoming Obstacles to Crossrail. (Stephen Glaister and Tony Travers).
Part II: Finance and Management Issues.
10. Railpolitik: The Financial Realities of Operating Britain’s National Railways. (Jean Shaoul).
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