Roads are not Enough

New perspectives on rural transport planning in developing countries

By Jonathan Dawson

ISBN: 9781853391910

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Synopsis
This book traces the evolution of transport theory and policy and the new 'needs led' approach, with examples from recent studies. The authors suggest areas of intervention to reduce the transport burden on the rural poor.
Table of Contents
FOREWORD vii
1. Introduction 1
2. The evolution of rural transport theory and policy 2
Limitations of the conventional rural transport model 3
The new approach 7
3. The community-level studies 10
Background characteristics of the study areas 10
Methodology 11
The findings of the studies 12
The wider picture 31
Conclusion 37
4. Towards more appropriate rural transport policies 39
The scope of rural transport policy 39
Intermediate means of transport 41
Development of the local transport infrastructure 55
Transport services 60
Reducing the need for rural travel and transport 64
The complementarity of interventions to address rural
transport problems 70
5. Transport and rural development 74
REFERENCES 76

Details

Sub Title	New perspectives on rural transport planning in developing countries
Author	Jonathan Dawson
Editor	No
Width (mm)	145
Height (mm)	209
Thickness (mm)	7
Number of Pages	88
Number of Illustrations	No
Format	Paperback / softback