CHINA'S URBAN TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY: PROCEEDINGS OF A SYMPOSIUM IN BEIJING, NOVEMBER 8-10, 1995. THEME PAPER 6: INVESTMENT IN MASS RAPID TRANSIT

This paper considers how mass rapid transit might improve the environment of Chinese cities. The current transport situation in Chinese cities and plans to construct metro systems are described. A comprehensive review of metro systems built in 21 developing cities is then presented based on a study by the UK Overseas Development Administration. Issues considered include the reasons for choosing a metro, the planning and implementation process, financing, operating costs and impacts of the metro. Policy guidelines for future metro development in China are suggested. The final section highlights the need for the development of bus transit and provides guidelines for the development of a bus transit strategy. For the covering abstract see IRRD 890936.

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• Authors:
  • ALLPORT, R
• Publication Date: 1997

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 253-309
• Serial:
  • WORLD BANK DISCUSSION PAPER NO 352. EAST ASIA AND PACIFIC REGION SERIES
  • Publisher: World Bank
  • ISSN: 0259-210X

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Buses; Central business districts; Conferences; Developing countries; Environment; Financing; Operating costs; Public transit; Railroad transportation; Rapid transit; Traffic congestion
• Geographic Terms: China
• ITRD Terms: 1272: Bus; 8023: China; 8525: Conference; 632: Congestion (traffic); 150: Developing countries; 2455: Environment; 244: Financing; 221: Operating costs; 744: Public transport; 1173: Rail bound transport; 1181: Rapid transit system; 311: Town centre
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Finance; Public Transportation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00740911
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• ISBN: 0-8213-3841-2
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Oct 30 1997 12:00AM