Social Dimensions of Sustainable Transport

’...an outstanding statement of how far this research area has progressed...From social exclusion to social networks, from equity to the mobility problems of the aged, this collection offers fresh, new perspectives and approaches that capture the burst of recent interest at the nexus of social issues and sustainable transport. It should be of interest to all transport researchers, geographers, sociologists and planners.’ William R. Black, Indiana University, USA ’The particular strength of this book lies in its wide range of case studies and the focus on transport policy...or the undergraduate student, it provides a detailed and comprehensive survey of recent and current thought on an issue of global importance.’ Geography ’This book provides a very useful insight on transportation developments in North America and Europe...Although the focus is on Europe and North America, the issues discussed have wider currency and the book will provide much useful material to fuel debates for those students taking tertiary level transportation courses. It will also help inform practising transportation planners, politicians and their policy advisors.’ Journal of Regional Science ’...a very timely book...a significant achievement. It brings together material not normally seen in one book and emphasizes the importance of the social.’ Journal of Transport History