Specialties of Asian Megacities

Shigeru Morichi and Surya Raj Acharya
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Shigeru Morichi: Policy Research Center, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS)
Surya Raj Acharya: Institute for Transport Policy Studies (ITPS)

Chapter Chapter 3 in Transport Development in Asian Megacities, 2012, pp 33-50 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Chapter 2 reviewed the historical evolution of urban transport technologies and system along with related theoretical concepts and practical measures. As noted, most of the concepts that provide conceptual underpinnings for practical policies in the urban transport field were influenced by the situation and problems in now developed western cities. Given the theoretical rigor and conceptual consistency, the concepts are universally acceptable. However, translating these into practical policy agenda for a city may require an examination of the local conditions. The basic characteristics of Asian megacities and the nature of urban transport problems seem to be different from those in megacities from other parts of the world. Without considering such typical characteristics, appropriate policies for sustainable transport development cannot be formulated, let alone effectively implemented. In this chapter, specialties of Asian megacities that are relevant for urban transport policies are first discussed, and implications for urban transport policies are drawn discussing key issues and challenges.

Keywords: Public Transport; Urban Form; Income Disparity; Urban Transport; Transport Demand (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-29743-4_3

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