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Informationen zum Autor Steve Melia Klappentext The UK population will reach 70 million by 2027. How will all these people get around? Is building more, wider roads really the solution? If you've ever studied, worked in or used transport, there's a good chance you'll have stopped one day and asked yourself 'why?'. With population numbers rising and more than three-quarters of the British population living in urban areas, cities are becoming congested - and the air increasingly stinky!In Volume 1 of Urban Transport without the hot air , transport and planning specialist Steve Melia dispels long-standing myths surrounding transportation issues in the United Kingdom. From car ownership, public transport and cycling to airports and the belief that we're building too many flats, he discusses the challenges and values of urban planning.This is also a practical book filled with sustainable solutions to improve the future of our transport system. By drawing on the experience of London, Bristol, Cambridge and other European towns, Steve argues that we can create cleaner and more pleasant places to live, and a more sustainable economy. It also includes evidence from both Steve's research, and studies carried out by respected academics and experts, providing reliable and informative insights on urban living.Persuasive and accessibly written, and is a must-read for anyone interested or involved in transport and urban planning. Zusammenfassung In this book, Steve Melia dispels long-standing transport myths, looks at the successes of London and other UK and continental cities in providing 21st century transport and suggests solutions for a sustainable future. Inhaltsverzeichnis PrefaceForeword by Prof Phil GoodwinThe myths of urban transport Part 1: Myths and problems The problem"There has been a war on the motorist""Roads and airports benefit the economy""All we need is better public transport""Car ownership isn't a problem - only car use""You'll never get people over here cycling like the dutch""The car can be a guest in our streets""We are building too many flats"Summary: myths, values and challenges Part 2: Sustainable Solutions Four options for traffic in townsEuropean cities: inspiration and similaritiesCarfree developmentsLondon: the politics of bucking the trendProgress in other British citiesWhat sort of cities do we want?What can I do?EndnotesIndex...
