Abstract

No other policy field involves such a high level of investment as transport policy. New roads, new railway lines, but also airports determine the face of cities and regions. Who are the driving forces for transport in modern societies? What can transport policy actually achieve in view of its own dynamic economic and social developments? What is the role of the municipalities and regions in the federal system, where most transport is provided? What are the unintended effects of transport policy? How do challenges such as climate change, the ageing and shrinking of society and the crisis of public budgets affect transport policy? These and a wealth of other questions are addressed in the Handbook of Transport Policy. In 38 contributions, renowned academics provide an overview of the state of the debate on key transport policy issues. The contributions focus primarily on Germany, they come from a range of different disciplines and are also as diverse in their conclusions as the policy field of transport policy itself.

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