Territorial cohesion impacts of high-speed rail at different planning levels

Emilio Ortega, Elena López and Andrés Monzón

Journal of Transport Geography, 2012, vol. 24, issue C, 130-141

Abstract: The assessment of the impacts of high-speed rail (HSR) projects on territorial cohesion has recently emerged as an important issue for transport planners. HSR networks are usually designed to interconnect strong economic centers efficiently. Hence, the greatest improvements in accessibility concentrate near HSR stations, whereas intermediate locations suffer from comparatively lower accessibility benefits. Negative territorial cohesion impacts appear if HSR ultimately results in a more polarized spatial distribution of accessibility levels.

Keywords: High speed rail (HSR); Accessibility indicators; Territorial cohesion effects; Planning levels (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2011.10.008

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