Political and structural changes in transport

Kate Pangbourne

Chapter 6 in Transport Governance for a Future, 2026, pp 117-148 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This first chapter in Part II examines how change and non-change are ever present in projects large and small. Most transport projects have long lead-in times, and the longer the pre- and during-construction periods, the more profound the uncertainty around the prospect of completion. Even completed projects may not last long with use. Empirical evidence from the Scottish case study is synthesised with perspectives from socio-technical transitions theory, multiple streams theory, and from outside the general milieu of transport policy and governance, to examine change and inertia. Existing approaches to sustainable transport are also discussed, such as the EU's adoption of Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans, hybrid transport/urban planning concepts such as transit-oriented development, chrono-urbanism (often described as 15-minute cities), Triple Access Planning, tactical urbanism, and the need for policy mixes (packages).

Keywords: Inertia; Change; Technology Adoption; Sustainable Urban Mobility; Triple Access Planning; Chrono-Urbanism; Tactical Urbanism (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781802201277
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