This comprehensively revised and updated new edition of the leading text in the field provides full coverage of the historical, political and European context of British transport policy, of the new financial and regulatory regimes of the Twenty-first century and of the impact of such major new initiatives as London's congestion charge.
Recenzijas
Review of first edition 'Very comprehensive...balanced and objective... a lucid account of policy development from the Thatcher years of privatization and deregulation to New Labour's ambitions for transport integration.' - Barry Moore, Landscape Design
Papildus informācija
Review of first edition 'Very comprehensive...balanced and objective... a lucid account of policy development from the Thatcher years of privatization and deregulation to New Labour's ambitions for transport integration.' - Barry Moore, Landscape Design
Introduction
The Historical Context
The Role of Central Government
Local Government and Urban Transport
The European Union and UK Transport Policy
Planning
Influencing Transport Policy
Engaging the Private Sector
Paying for Transport: Appraisal and Economic Issues
Conclusions.
STEPHEN GLAISTER is Professor of Transport and Infrastructure, Imperial College London, UK.
JUNE BURNHAM was formerly Senior Lecturer in European Government, Middlesex University, UK.
HANDLEY STEVENS is Visiting Research Associate, European Institute, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK.
TONY TRAVERS is Director of Research, Greater London Group, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK.
