The European Commission's new common transport policy.

Author(s)
Papi, J.
Year
Abstract

It is suggested that, by proposing a dogmatic shift in transport modes from road to rail and by suggesting a gradual break of the link between transport growth and economic growth, the European Commission's new White Paper on a common transport policy fails to recognise road transport demand and its source, European citizens. While citizens urge decision makers to reduce pollution and congestion, and increase transport safety, they are not prepared to be overtaxed to finance alternatives to road transport. It is suggested that since the effect of transport externalities are greatest in urban areas, more cost-effective urban transport solutions and investments are needed, with more expenditure on safety. Rail-bound transport capacity is insufficient to make much difference to the demand for road based transport. Increased investment in roads rather than railways is considered necessary. For the covering abstract see ITRD E124693.

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C 31944 (In: C 31766 CD-ROM) /72 /10 / ITRD E124871
Source

In: Proceedings of the European Transport Conference, Homerton College, Cambridge, 9-11 September 2002, 20 p.

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