Third annual thematic research summary - environmental aspects

One of a series of 28 papers, this paper provides a structured guide to the results of Research and Technical Development (RTD) projects relating to Environmental Aspects, carried out in transport research programmes throughout the European Research Area (ERA). Out of more than 5600 projects from the research programmes ultimately considered by the Transport Research Knowledge Centre (TRKC), a total of 357 projects deal partly or fully with the issues of Environmental Aspects. The paper looks at the scope of theme, including definition, topics and significance; the policy context; synthesis of findings from completed projects including environmental impact assessment, mitigation measures and development of environment-friendly forms of transport.

• Authors:
  • Jopson, A
• Publication Date: 2006

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 62p
• Serial:
  • DELIVERABLE
  • Publisher: EUROPEAN COMMISSION, COMPETITIVE AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH (GROWTH) PROGRAMME, FAST AND COMFORTABLE TRAINS, FACT. UNION INTERNATIONALE DES CHEMINS DE FER, UIC

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Environment; Environmental impact analysis; Environmental protection; Impact studies; Sustainable development; Transportation modes
• Subject Areas: Environment; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01121475
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: TRL
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Feb 5 2009 9:01AM