GLOBAL WARMING AND TRANSPORT IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. IN: 1991 TAC ANNUAL CONFERENCE, PROCEEDINGS. VOLUME 4. SEPTEMBER 15-16, 1991, WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA

CONGRES ANNUEL 1991 DE L'ATC, COMPTE RENDU, VOLUME 4. SEPTEMBRE 15-16, 1991, WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA

The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is investigating its response to the global warming issue. This paper discusses options in the transportation sector. Currently, the developed world consumes over 80 percent of all transport fuels. Within 30 to 40 years, developing countries could approach or surpass the developed world's consumption levels on an absolute basis because of their growth in per capita demand and the large growth in population. This paper assesses possible changes in CIDA's Transportation support program in response to this increased concern for environmental effects of development. Characteristics of transport in developing countries are discussed, including such factors as: transportation demand, the role of road transport, the high car ownership future, long-life low-cost vehicle use, growth of urban congestion, energy consumption and problem concentration in cities.

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• Authors:
  • KEHOE, P
• Publication Date: 1992

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• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: v.p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air pollution; Automobile ownership; Developing countries; Earth; Fuel consumption; Global warming; International transportation; Land use; Urban areas; Urban growth
• Geographic Terms: Canada
• Subject Areas: Economics; Energy; Environment; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Society; Vehicles and Equipment; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning; I96: Vehicle Operating Costs;

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• Accession Number: 00623484
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 1-895102-34-0
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 31 1992 12:00AM