Abstract

Part 1 The framework of change: the imaginary in the world of transport - from mechanics to virtual networks, M. Frybourg transport, communications and spatial organization - future trends and conceptual framework, R. Capello and A. Gillespie. Part 2 Technological innovation in transport and communications: transport technology trends in Europe, M. Frybourg information technology innovation in road freight transport, G. Giannopolous technological innovation in private road passenger transport, G. Giannopolous clean fuel/ engine systems for 21st-century road vehicles, O. Sviden technological innovation in urban public transport, P. Papaioannou and J.F. Reis Simoes a scenario on the evolving possibilities for intelligent, safe and clean road transport, O. Sviden technical change in the telecommunications sector R. Capello and R. Camagni. Part 3 Some key issues concerning transport and economic and spatial organization: new technologies and macro-organizational innovation - the cases of the banking system and the textile industry in Italy, R. Camagni, R. Capello and R. Rabellotti innovation and structural changes in logistics - a theoretical framework, S. Wandel and C. Ruijgrok rural areas in the high mobility communications society, H. Eskelinen transport and development of tourism - some European long-term scenarios, A. Bieber and F. Potier communication, mobility and the struggle for power over space, E. Swyngedouw. Part 4 Policy implications and options, G. Giannopoulos and A. Gillespie.

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