[PDF] An Analysis Of The Policies And Technical Efficiency Of Public Transit Systems In Chinas Cities eBook

Author : Zheng Wan
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Page : pages
File Size : 46,95 MB
Release : 2011
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ISBN : 9781124666358

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The rapid population increases in China have placed huge stresses on transportation services and infrastructure. In this dissertation, I focus on second-tier cities in China, which have received far less attention than first-tier cities such as Shanghai and Beijing, and yet arguably face far greater challenges. I aim to compare the public transit system in first-tier and second-tier cities in order to understand differences in public investments and management of transit services, and to use those insights to develop policy recommendations for policy makers and transit operators. My dissertation will address the following policy and empirical questions: Why do some first and second tier Chinese cities adopt different policies--in terms of funding and level of service--in developing a public transit system? How do these policies affect the technical efficiency of public transport (measured as effectiveness per unit of inputs)? How does the technical efficiency of public transport differ between first and second-tier cities? These three objectives provide the basis for me to develop a set of recommendations for transit policy in China, focusing on the second tier cities. This research has great importance, not only for China, but also for the entire world as it confronts oil security and climate change, and for the insights it provides into public transport decisionmaking and policy in developing countries. In addition, there may even be public transport insights that are valuable for the US.

Author : Pengjun Zhao
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 17,83 MB
Release : 2023-06-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9819910552

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This book is the first comprehensive analysis of transport efficiency in China. It presents a series of rigorous empirical analysis for the operation and environmental efficiencies of major transport sectors, including highway, railway, civil aviation, and waterway. It also evaluates transport safety of China. The book innovatively employs a DEA model based on Epsilon measures (EBM) to evaluate transport efficiency and an EBM DEA model with undesirable outputs to calculate transport environmental efficiency. The factors of transport efficiency are quantitatively studied, including economic growth, social transition, and technology changes. Also, China's policies aimed at improving transportation efficiency are evaluated. The theoretical analyses and discussions would enhance our existing knowledge of the changes and determinants of transport system’s efficiency in a context of rapid urbanization, industrialization, and marketization in China. The findings of the existing policy evaluation would bring fresh evidences for transport policy performances to both scholars and politicians. In particular, it shows policymakers the experiences or lessons of how to create an efficient transport system in order to save energy use, reduce GHGs emissions, and improve social security. This book is of great interest to scholars interested in sustainable transport, regional planning and development, environmental policy and is relevant to China and other developing countries.

Author : Hongchang Li
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 11,69 MB
Release : 2022-01-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 981168197X

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This book focuses on the analysis of transportation economics development with spatiotemporal characteristics in both theory and practice. The comprehensive and general theory development, practical transportation events and policy implications are addressed. The book pursues three main objectives: firstly, to structurally describe the overall spatiotemporal transportation theory development; secondly, to break down transportation elements and transportation modes into railway, highway, water, civil aviation, pipeline and urban transportation for the purposes of in-depth professional analysis; and thirdly, to summarize transportation trends including car-hailing, shared bicycles, etc., in China to reveal their policy implications.

Author : Guanghui Zhao
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 505 pages
File Size : 50,81 MB
Release : 2023-05-19
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9811254907

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This comprehensive book evaluates the development status, application scenarios, and future trends of China's transportation technology, with a focus on the progress and breakthroughs made in the development of China's transportation technology, the development trend of new technologies, and the impact on transportation.The unique reference text benefits practitioners, leaders and managers in the transportation industry, transportation researchers, transportation engineers, and transportation technicians.

Author : Manoranjan Parida
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 13,12 MB
Release : 2022-04-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9811699259

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This book (in three volumes) comprises the proceedings of the Fifth Conference of Transportation Research Group of India (CTRG2019) focusing on emerging opportunities and challenges in the field of transportation of people and freight. The contents of the volume include characterization of conventional and innovative pavement materials, operational effects of road geometry, user impact of multimodal transport projects, spatial analysis of travel patterns, socio-economic impacts of transport projects, analysis of transportation policy and planning for safety and security, technology enabled models of mobility services, etc. This book will be beneficial to researchers, educators, practitioners and policy makers alike.

Author : Becky PY Loo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 48,37 MB
Release : 2018-01-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1317389697

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This book discusses various transport sustainability issues from the perspective of developing countries, exploring key issues, problems and potential solutions for improving transport sustainability in China. It first reviews the current transport sustainability baselines in the three key dimensions of environmental, economic and social sustainability, via an international comparison encompassing both developed and developing countries in different world regions. Then, with a time frame up to 2030, the study groups 100 major Chinese cities according to their baseline conditions, projected population and economic growth, and common sustainability challenges in passenger transport. A systematic attempt is made to discuss the characteristics, strengths and weaknesses of various emerging sustainable transport strategies, including the metro systems, bus rapid transit, light rail, bicycles (and e-bicycles), electric vehicles and walking. Based on the different city clusters identified, the study then explores the opportunities and constraints of introducing a range of emerging sustainable transport strategies through both statistical analysis and detailed fieldwork. Future directions and challenges are identified based on official documents, onsite observations and interviews with local people. The study concludes with thoughts on sustainable transport in smart cities, the importance of governance, local participation, internal and external city movements, and towards a holistic sustainable transport plan. Unsustainable Transport and Transition in China will be of great interest to scholars interested in carbon emissions, climate change, environmental policy, planning, road safety, sustainability, transportation and urban studies, and is relevant to China and other developing countries.

Author : Yuzhe Wu
Publisher : Springer
Page : 1311 pages
File Size : 19,37 MB
Release : 2016-05-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9811008558

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These conference proceedings offer an outstanding resource for academics and professionals, sharing essential findings on the latest developments in real estate and construction management. The subject is “Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate” in the context of new-type urbanization. The Chinese Research Institute of Construction Management (CRIOCM), working in close collaboration with Zhejiang University, organized CRIOCM2015, the 20th International Symposium. Written by academics and professionals from all over the world, these proceedings discuss the latest achievements, research outputs and advances between frontier disciplines in the field of construction management and real estate. They cover a wide range of topics, including new-type urbanization, land development and land use, urban development and management, the real estate market and housing policies. The discussions will provide an important reference source on the implementation of new-type urbanization in China and abroad.

Author : China Academy of Information and Communi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 33,89 MB
Release : 2015-08-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 3662468670

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This book, examining smart-city trends and developments from global, Chinese and EU perspectives, shows how the concept of the smart city varies from city to city. A detailed analysis is made to present the smart city as an up-to-date model of world city. Thirty pilot cities answer questions designed by the “Smart City Evaluation Framework,” including managerial entities, stakeholders, project description and performance and whatever else relates to smart cities. By assessing the answers, researchers reveal major trends, best practices and challenges confronting smart city campaigns. Recommendations and solutions are provided. This is a must-read for anyone wishing to understand Chinese and European cities in terms of ideas about city development, plausible practice, natural and geographic conditions, economic structure and infrastructure robustness. Innovation and updates in telecommunication technology is regarded as indicative of city intelligence and green, low-carbon and sustainable development. This innovative book offers an interdisciplinary perspective and shall be of interest to researchers, policy analysts and technical experts involved in and responsible for the planning, development and design of smart cities.