CARS, TRANSIT AND LIVABLE CITIES

The end of the 20th century finds human civilization heavily based in cities, which have outgrown into metropolitan areas. Yet, most of these focal points of human activities do not operate efficiently. Some of the problems stem from inefficiency and negative impacts of urban transportation systems. No single mode of passenger transportation can satisfy the diverse needs of a metropolitan area. To achieve a balance between modes, it is necessary to implement two sets of policies: transit incentives and car disincentives. Since private car, the dominant mode of travel, is greatly under priced, particularly on the out-of-pocket basis, road pricing, tolls and other charges would represent the most appropriate and effective measure to increase efficiency of urban transportation. However, to introduce restraints, it is necessary to have an affordable, acceptable alternative transport system in place. Thus, provision of high-quality transit is a sine qua non for any major efforts to control car use in urban areas.

• Record URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/63335
• Corporate Authors:

  University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

  Department of Systems Engineering
  Towne Building
  Philadelphia, PA  United States  19104-6315

  Department of Transportation

  Energy Foundation, Transportation Centers Program, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Vuchic, V R
  • Bruun, E
  • Krstanoski, Nikola
  • Lee, Y-J
  • Shin, Y E
• Publication Date: 1996-4

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 158 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automobiles; Cities; Disincentives; Incentives; Metropolitan areas; Passenger transportation; Private passenger vehicles; Public transit; Road pricing; Tolls; Transportation modes; Urban areas; Urban transportation
• Subject Areas: Economics; Highways; Passenger Transportation; Public Transportation; Society; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00800525
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: III-9612, Final Report
• Files: UTC, NTL, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Oct 11 2000 12:00AM