Improving urban mobility in emerging countries

This article deals with the issue of urban and suburban mobility and shows it has become highly sensitive and the focus of many public and private actors, engaged in seeking innovative solutions to address this issue.

Regional transport and urban design concept of Greater Berne as a trigger

This article describes a good example of a coordinated planning: the Regional transport and Urban Design Concept of the greater Berne.

Cycling and pedestrian policies in cities and metropolitan areas worldwide

This article makes a state of the art of cycling and pedestrian policies in cities and metropolitan areas worldwide.

Greenhouse gas abatement potential in the Australian transport sector

The article presents recent efforts to identify options that could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Australia's transport sector; determine the potential magnitude of emission reductions for each option, both individually and cumulatively; examine challenges to achieving the options' full potential; and investigate any uncertainties, especially concerning their likely effectiveness.

Impacts from truck traffic on road infrastructure

This article explores the impact of heavy vehicles in terms of the impact on road pavements (rutting and asphalt pavement wear) and structures. It concludes that the future challenge is reconciling the optimisation of road freight transport with an optimised road facility management strategy.