SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION: OPTIONS FOR THE POOR

On the basis of two examples, from El Salvador and Nicaragua, the authors show that even in countries where adverse conditions prevail, it is possible to help the bicycle achieve a break-through as a means of transportation for people and goods. However, if there is to be a lasting improvement in conditions for the poor sector of the population more needs to be done. Capital must be made available to enable them to buy suitable low-cost means of transportation. And this must be complemented by appropriate infrastructural measures, subsidies, and training programs, to mention just a few areas.

• Corporate Authors:

  Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Technische Zusammenarbeit

  Post Box 5180 Dag-Hammarskjold-Weg 1
  D-6236 Eschborn 1,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • Hughes, K
  • Replogle, M
• Publication Date: 1989-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 28-31
• Serial:
  • GATE
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Technische Zusammenarbeit

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bicycle travel; Developing countries; Low income groups; Walking
• Geographic Terms: Central America
• Subject Areas: Highways; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Public Transportation; Society; Vehicles and Equipment; I90: Vehicles;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00666110
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 13 1994 12:00AM