1st Edition

Unfare Solutions Local Earmarked Charges to Fund Public Transport

176 Pages 33 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

176 Pages 33 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

176 Pages 33 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Transport policy is an increasingly difficult area for all national governments and regional/local authorities. Tackling car use and realising a sustainable transport system appears to be very difficult. Developing public transport is seen as an increasingly important element in improving the transport system, especially in densely populated areas. At the same time however, governments are under... Read more
Introductory Preface 1. Transport in a Sustainable Society 2. New Finance for Public Transport 4. Polluter Pays 5. Spreading the Burden 6. Evaluating LETs 7. LETs it be. Index.

Biography

Marcus Enoch, Peter Nijkamp, Stephen Potter, Barry Ubbels

'...a book that is rich in content and which presents a methodical (if at times slightly over-academic) review of the possible solutions for funding public transport in the present-day environment. It is also well-illustrated and well-written. Special attention should be drawn to the boxed passages highlighting the lessons to be learnt from each type of LET, and providing further insight into the areas covered in the multifarious case studies.'