Introduction to the XXIVth World Road Congress

Introduction to the XXIVth World Road Congress

Reforma para nivelar las asignaciones financieras y la asignación de tareas: consecuencias para la oficina federal de carreteras (OFROU)

Suiza es un país fuertemente federal dividido en 26 cantones soberanos. Desde su fundación en 1291 ha tenido una larga tradición de poder descentralizado. La constitución federal actual se basa en la de 1848, la fundación del estado federal contemporáneo. Con los años, este federalismo ha perdido su vigor. La Confederación, al realizar múltiples actividades, restringió la libertad de acción de los cantones. Las tareas a veces se duplicaban, las habilidades se confundían. Por tanto, [...]

The World Bank group's transport business strategy 2008-2012

The article describes the World Bank strategic perspectives to mobilize the resources required to address the critical issues identified for sustainability in transport, to join forces to implement policies and projects that will ultimately support developing and transition countries on their journey towards sustainable growth and better livelihoods.

Public works concessions for the maintenance and operations of highways in Spain

This article describes the restoration of highways in Spain. Two groups are identified: first-time construction, including new building, alignment modifications, layout of interchanges, straightening of curves, extension of frontage roads, installation of flyovers, etc.; and maintenance tasks, encompassing extraordinary interventions on other highway sections.

Transportation and climate change: potential implications for California's transportation system

This paper provides a review of some current and potential state greenhouse gas mitigation activities within the transportation sector - looking toward less carbon intensive economy in the future.