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Handbook on Transport in Asia
In this comprehensive Handbook, Sylvia He brings together an array of leading experts to discuss key research areas and themes prevalent in the study of the transport sector in Asia, including urbanisation, mobility and accessibility, land use planning, low-carbon technologies, the application of big data and the challenges of creating sustainable and inclusive transport systems.
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In this comprehensive Handbook, Sylvia He brings together an array of leading experts to discuss key research areas and themes prevalent in the study of the transport sector in Asia, including urbanisation, mobility and accessibility, land use planning, low-carbon technologies, the application of big data and the challenges of creating sustainable and inclusive transport systems.
Chapters cover the diverse range of transport modes across Asia and consider travel behaviour within the context of different transport networks and mobility services. Authors discuss planning and design interventions in the transport sector, including policies to overcome car-dependency and increase sustainable urban transport. Drawing attention to broader transport issues in Asia, they examine urban form, development and financing constraints, infrastructure disparities, and socioeconomic and demographic structures that influence access to transport resources for different user groups. The authors also consider areas of future research such as low-carbon transport, emerging technology and smart cities, which aim to make transport systems more just and equitable.
This is an essential read for students, researchers and scholars of urban planning, geography, public policy, urban studies and transport, particularly those focusing their studies on Asia. Transport and mobility policymakers will additionally find the insights beneficial.
Chapters cover the diverse range of transport modes across Asia and consider travel behaviour within the context of different transport networks and mobility services. Authors discuss planning and design interventions in the transport sector, including policies to overcome car-dependency and increase sustainable urban transport. Drawing attention to broader transport issues in Asia, they examine urban form, development and financing constraints, infrastructure disparities, and socioeconomic and demographic structures that influence access to transport resources for different user groups. The authors also consider areas of future research such as low-carbon transport, emerging technology and smart cities, which aim to make transport systems more just and equitable.
This is an essential read for students, researchers and scholars of urban planning, geography, public policy, urban studies and transport, particularly those focusing their studies on Asia. Transport and mobility policymakers will additionally find the insights beneficial.
Critical Acclaim
‘The Handbook on Transport in Asia presents an extensive examination of the region’s rapidly transforming transport systems. Through case studies and in-depth research, it addresses critical themes such as sustainability, equity, and emerging technologies, offering essential guidance for academics and practitioners.’
– David Levinson, The University of Sydney, Australia
‘An essential resource for understanding Asia''s dynamic transport systems, this Handbook offers insights into sustainable mobility, smart technologies and the interplay between transport and urban planning. With case studies from more than 20 countries, it is an indispensable guide for researchers and policymakers looking at contemporary transport challenges in the region.’
– Frank Witlox, Ghent University, Belgium
‘This Handbook is an important reference for all transportation researchers and professionals, not just those working in Asia. The rich case studies advance the understanding of why and how technology, public policy, and urban planning can facilitate mobility services that meet diverse travel needs while contributing to the general goal of sustainability.’
– Qing Shen, University of Washington, USA
‘Underscoring the diversity and commonalities across the continent, the Handbook on Transport in Asia is a notable assembly of studies that contextualize approaches to planning for mobility in dense and rapidly changing environments. With a comprehensive and critical scope, He and her contributing authors elevate the unique social, land use, policy, and technical considerations of planning for the needs of over half of the world’s population.’
– Kelly Clifton, The University of British Columbia, Canada
‘This Handbook explores the planning and design of transport systems in Asia and their underpinning policy regimes and the dynamic interactions between transport, land uses and wider society across a wide range of transport modes and diverse user behaviours. Examples are drawn from numerous countries and sub-regions of the Asian continent, including an expected focus on China, Hong Kong, Japan and India and lesser explored places like Bhutan, Laos and Myanmar. This is an excellent reference text for anyone interested in engaging with the imperative to deliver sustainable and inclusive transport systems to meet the ever-increasing mobility demands of rapidly expanding urban populations.’
– Karen Lucas, University of Manchester, UK
– David Levinson, The University of Sydney, Australia
‘An essential resource for understanding Asia''s dynamic transport systems, this Handbook offers insights into sustainable mobility, smart technologies and the interplay between transport and urban planning. With case studies from more than 20 countries, it is an indispensable guide for researchers and policymakers looking at contemporary transport challenges in the region.’
– Frank Witlox, Ghent University, Belgium
‘This Handbook is an important reference for all transportation researchers and professionals, not just those working in Asia. The rich case studies advance the understanding of why and how technology, public policy, and urban planning can facilitate mobility services that meet diverse travel needs while contributing to the general goal of sustainability.’
– Qing Shen, University of Washington, USA
‘Underscoring the diversity and commonalities across the continent, the Handbook on Transport in Asia is a notable assembly of studies that contextualize approaches to planning for mobility in dense and rapidly changing environments. With a comprehensive and critical scope, He and her contributing authors elevate the unique social, land use, policy, and technical considerations of planning for the needs of over half of the world’s population.’
– Kelly Clifton, The University of British Columbia, Canada
‘This Handbook explores the planning and design of transport systems in Asia and their underpinning policy regimes and the dynamic interactions between transport, land uses and wider society across a wide range of transport modes and diverse user behaviours. Examples are drawn from numerous countries and sub-regions of the Asian continent, including an expected focus on China, Hong Kong, Japan and India and lesser explored places like Bhutan, Laos and Myanmar. This is an excellent reference text for anyone interested in engaging with the imperative to deliver sustainable and inclusive transport systems to meet the ever-increasing mobility demands of rapidly expanding urban populations.’
– Karen Lucas, University of Manchester, UK
