Transport, Climate Change and the City (Paperback)

Sustainable travel behaviours have long been sought after in cities around the world, particularly in industrialised countries, but also increasingly in the emerging cities of Asia, South America and Africa. Progress however appears difficult to make as the private car, still largely fuelled by petrol or diesel, remains the mainstream mode of use. Transport is the key sector where carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are difficult to reduce. This book seeks to develop achievable low CO2 emission futures for transport in a range of international case studies. The aim is that the scenarios as developed, and the consideration of implementation and transition issues, can help us plan for and achieve attractive future lifestyles at the city level, rather than 'sleepwalk' into climate change difficulties, oil scarcity, poor qualities of life, and to continue with the large casualty figures. High fuel prices in the future may mean that parts of our cities and wider regions become redundant and residents suffer from low levels of accessibility. The topic is thus critical, with transport viewed as central to the achievement of the sustainable city and reduced CO2 emissions. The book's original content and presentation draws on contemporary culture to demonstrate the need for a wider and more transparent debate on future travel behaviours and lifestyles, acceptability and implementability, and the potential for using different means to sell a different but attractive future.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Advances in Climate Change Research
Release date:	February 2015
First published:	2014
Authors:	Robin Hickman • David Banister
Dimensions:	246 x 189 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	400
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-66003-7
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > Global warming Books > Earth & environment > Regional & area planning > Urban & municipal planning > General Books > Earth & environment > Regional & area planning > Transport planning & policy > General Promotions
LSN:	0-415-66003-3
Barcode:	9780415660037

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