|
Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Transport industries > General
Regularly amended and updated since its entry into force, this
agreement contains the conditions under which dangerous goods may
be carried internationally. This revised version is based on
amendments applicable as from 1 January 2023.
The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of
Dangerous Goods by Road is intended to increase the safety of
international transport of dangerous goods by road. Regularly
amended and updated since its entry into force, it contains the
conditions under which dangerous goods may be carried
internationally. This version has been prepared on the basis of
amendments applicable as from 1 January 2019. It contains in
particular new or revised provisions concerning transport of
adsorbed gases; lithium batteries (including damaged or defective
lithium batteries, lithium batteries for disposal or recycling);
asymmetric capacitors; discarded packagings; ammonium nitrate and
radioactive material; testing of gas cartridges and fuel cell
cartridges; marking of bundles of cylinders; and the applicability
of ISO standards to the manufacture of new pressure receptacles or
service equipment
Several of the papers in this volume are concerned with assessing
both the timing and the impacts of deregulation and regulatory
reform in the US transportation sector. Of increasing interest is
the importance of productivity growth and the role played by new
technologies in a more competitive market environment. Four of the
papers in this volume deal directly with these issues in the
context of motor carriers and railroads, two sectors which have
been operating under substantially reduced regulatory constraints
for the past twenty years in the US. Although the financial
condition of US railroads has improved since 1980, there is still
some concern regarding their long run viability as private
enterprises. Accordingly, one of the papers considers the potential
for further reductions in railroad costs through transcontinental
mergers, a controversial issue due to the small number of railroads
that remain in the industry.
The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of
Dangerous Goods by Road is intended to increase the safety of
international transport of dangerous goods by road. Regularly
amended and updated since its entry into force, it contains the
conditions under which dangerous goods may be carried
internationally. This version has been prepared on the basis of
amendments applicable as from 1 January 2017. It contains in
particular new or revised provisions concerning transport of
adsorbed gases; lithium batteries (including damaged or defective
lithium batteries, lithium batteries for disposal or recycling);
asymmetric capacitors; discarded packagings; ammonium nitrate and
radioactive material; testing of gas cartridges and fuel cell
cartridges; marking of bundles of cylinders; and the applicability
of ISO standards to the manufacture of new pressure receptacles or
service equipment
Transport Economics is a revised and refined fourth edition of a
well-established textbook which applies economic analysis to
transport issues. Each chapter has been carefully reworked and
includes new material dealing with the regulation of transport
markets. To assist in pedagogy, twenty or so free standing
'Exhibits' now provide a variety of case studies and narratives to
supplement the text. More up-to-date examples and illustrations
also make the understanding of economic principles easier and
assist in the assimilation of economic concepts. The theoretical
content is supported with considerable empirical evidence drawn
from a wide range of international sources. Although aimed
primarily at university students, this volume is accessible to
non-specialists who have an interest in transport economics. It has
no modal bias but rather examines in general terms the many aspects
of the demand for, and supply of, transport together with the
various methods of government intervention needed to ensure that
social and environmental criteria are attained. This successful and
widely adopted textbook has been meticulously revised and updated
for the fourth edition. As the best intermediate text currently
available, it will be welcomed by students, policymakers and all
those concerned with the supply of transport services.
The Model Regulations cover the classification of dangerous goods
and their listing, the use, construction, testing and approval of
packagings and portable tanks, and the consignment procedures
(marking, labelling, placarding and documentation). They aim at
ensuring a high level of safety by preventing accidents to persons
and property and damage to the environment during transport and,
providing at the same time, a uniform regulatory framework which
can be applied worldwide for national or international transport by
any mode
Taking a comprehensive approach to two central, closely intertwined
themes in the field of transport economics, this illuminating
Handbook recognises the critical socioeconomic importance of
transport pricing and financing. The expert contributors provide
insights into how pricing goes beyond fulfilling pure financial
requirements, and may help pursuing economic efficiency. The
Handbook also devotes attention to new technologies such as digital
payment channels, information provision, and dynamic pricing
techniques. The authors cover the challenges and opportunities
caused by the appearance of new modes of transport such as
ride-hailing and automated vehicles. Furthermore, this timely
Handbook also helps to address ongoing global issues such as
climate change and sustainable development, explicitly recognizing
challenges faced in regions across Africa, the Americas, Asia,
Europe and Oceania. This immersive Handbook will provide
undergraduate and postgraduate students of economics, environmental
science, transport, political science and urban planning studies
with a useful introduction to the topics and the necessary tools to
undertake research in transport pricing and financing.
Practitioners wishing to understand the theory behind transport
pricing and financing decisions will also find this Handbook a
useful resource.
Synthesizing current understandings on the relationship between
transport and land use, this timely Handbook proposes an agenda for
research and practice that leads toward more human-centered
communities within an increasingly urbanized world facing rapid
technological change. Â Leading scholars reframe and expand
conventional transport policy holistically with concepts grounded
in behavioral, economic, psychological and sociological theories in
this fundamental reference work. Chapters explore the role of
institutional policies and informal cultural contexts in
influencing transport and land use systems, before examining the
impacts of transportation and land use decisions across multiple
areas, including equity, public health, climate, environment, and
lifestyle preferences. The Handbook concludes by emphasizing
pathways for human-centered development, planning, and policy in an
age of rapid innovation in new mobility technologies. Â
Outlining the fundamental, emerging and developing theories,
methods, models and policies across the fields of transportation
and land use, this interdisciplinary Handbook will be invaluable to
students and scholars of urban planning and transport studies.
Setting an agenda for future research and policy initiatives, it
will also prove a useful resource to policymakers and practitioners
working within transport and land use planning.
The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of
Dangerous Goods by Road is intended to increase the safety of
international transport of dangerous goods by road. Regularly
amended and updated since its entry into force, it contains the
conditions under which dangerous goods may be carried
internationally. This version has been prepared on the basis of
amendments applicable as from 1 January 2015. It contains in
particular new or revised provisions concerning transport of
adsorbed gases; lithium batteries (including damaged or defective
lithium batteries, lithium batteries for disposal or recycling);
asymmetric capacitors; discarded packagings; ammonium nitrate and
radioactive material; testing of gas cartridges and fuel cell
cartridges; marking of bundles of cylinders; and the applicability
of ISO standards to the manufacture of new pressure receptacles or
service equipment
This timely book explores the likely success or failure of
potential transport innovations. Chapters examine societally
relevant effects of transport transitions, including impacts on the
environment, accessibility, safety and more. It focuses on complex
innovations in which both public and private actors are involved.
Combining insights from innovation sciences with evolutionary
economics, business economics, managerial sciences, psychology and
history, the chapters consider state-of-the-art innovation theories
applied to sustainable transport, with an emphasis on approaches to
understanding behaviour. The book then explores a range of
potential transitions, covering technological innovations such as
vehicle electrification, e-bikes and light electric vehicles in
city logistics, before moving on to look at service innovations
including carsharing, mobility as a service and e-shopping.
Offering coverage of both frameworks and innovation examples
themselves, this book will be an interesting read for transport
studies and innovation scholars. It will also be a useful tool for
policy makers and planners working in the area.
Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given
area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject
in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of
travel. They are relevant but also visionary. Transport
significantly affects everyday life in our modern world.
Highlighting key challenges and opportunities, this Research Agenda
identifies current and future themes that are central to both
research and practice in the transport sector. With chapters
written by eminent scholars and practitioners, it provides readers
with a state-of-the art analysis of the topic. This Research Agenda
identifies areas of research required to inform transport policy
development that will in turn support improved societal outcomes.
Chapters examine transport policy from a range of different
viewpoints, offering insights into socio-economic environments, the
importance of technology, and the differing approaches to transport
policy across five continents. Transport is on the cusp of major
transformation, and such disruptive change demands the broad,
integrated approach that this Research Agenda provides. Written in
a non-technical style, this book will appeal to transport policy
practitioners, looking to improve current infrastructure to better
suit the needs of the future. Public policy and geography scholars
focusing on the impact and importance of transport will also find
this to be a valuable read.
This timely book calls for a paradigm shift in urban transport,
which remains one of the critically uncertain aspects of the
sustainability transformation of our societies. It argues that the
potential of human scale thinking needs to be recognised, both in
understanding people on the move in the city and within various
organisations responsible for cities. Taking a multidisciplinary
approach with a focus on the human scale, expert contributors offer
lessons for responsible innovation practices to advance the human
scale urban mobility technologies. Chapters also offer new insights
into the development of urban and transport planning processes,
considering new data, methods and approaches. Drawing on specific
examples, the book presents a critical analysis of key topics,
including the relationship between transport and wellbeing, the
relationship between accessibility and income, the mobility of the
elderly and various transport planning and policy questions.
Transport in Human Scale Cities will be a critical reading for
scholars and students of transport studies, urban economics, and
urban and human geography. Its arguments for broadening the
discussion on humans in urban mobility systems and necessary
actions for the transition out of the current car-dependent
mobility regime will also benefit policy-makers and practitioners
in these fields.
Containing papers presented at the 28th International Conference on
Urban and Maritime Transport and the Environment, this volume
covers two, apparently, parallel topics which meet in the transport
and environmental management of coastal cities, both being affected
positively and negatively by landside and seaside traffic. The
continuing requirement for better urban transport systems and the
need for a healthier environment create a fertile environment for
original ideas, innovative approaches and applications of advanced
technologies, their tests and evaluations in practice. Moreover,
there is a growing need for integration with IT systems and
applications to improve safety and efficiency. Maritime Transport
is highly interconnected with rail, road and air services, as well
as inland waterways. Each of these must therefore operate
complimentary of one another to maximise efficiency and respond
rapidly to variable economic and political contingencies. The
variety of topics covered by the included research works reflects
the complex interaction of transport systems with their environment
and the need to establish integrated strategies. The shared aim is
to arrive at optimal socio-economic solutions while reducing the
negative environmental impacts of transportation systems typically
by interdisciplinary approaches. Therefore, a focus is placed on
multidisciplinary research and development, as well as operational
experiences.
The Model Regulations cover the classification of dangerous goods
and their listing, the use, construction, testing and approval of
packagings and portable tanks, and the consignment procedures
(marking, labelling, placarding and documentation). They aim at
ensuring a high level of safety by preventing accidents to persons
and property and damage to the environment during transport and,
providing at the same time, a uniform regulatory framework which
can be applied worldwide for national or international transport by
any model
|
|