Sustainable Transport Network Research Articles

Structural Analysis on 2008 Intercity Transport System of China

Based on the 2008 intercity transport statistical data, this paper analyzes the trend of multimodal transport market of China. By investigating the social, economic, and land-use data, the authors explore the structural rationality of passenger and freight transportation. Some policy measures have been put forward to optimize the operations of China's intercity transport network. It concludes that China will see its second adjustment on intercity transport structure during the first two decades of the 21st century after the construction of Highway and air networks. As a big country with insufficient per capita resources, China should exert the effectiveness of transport policies and characteristics of different transport modes during the speeding construction of transport infrastructure so as to improve the passenger and freight transport operations. The author believes that the integrated system with multiple modes in urban areas and joint schedule at terminals would highlight an efficient and sustainable national transport network with the current background of rapid urbanization and motorization.

Sustainable Supply Chain and Transportation Networks

ABSTRACT In this paper, we show how sustainable supply chains can be transformed into and studied as transportation networks. Specifically, we develop a new supply chain model in which the manufacturers can produce the homogeneous product in different manufacturing plants with associated distinct environmental emissions. We assume that the manufacturers, the retailers with which they transact, as well as the consumers at the demand markets for the product are multicriteria decision-makers with the environmental criteria weighted distinctly by the different decision-makers. We derive the optimality conditions and the equilibrium conditions, which are then shown to satisfy a variational inequality problem. We prove that the supply chain model with environmental concerns can be reformulated and solved as an elastic demand transportation network equilibrium problem. Numerical supply chain examples are presented for illustration purposes. This paper, hence, begins the construction of a bridge between sustainable supply chains and transportation networks.

Development of a system of indicators for sustainable port management

The 1998 project ECOPORT, “Towards A Sustainable Transport Network”, developed by the Valencia Port Authority (VPA), established the bases for implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS) in industrial harbours. The use of data and information shall always be required to develop an efficient EMS. The objective of the present research (INDAPORT) study is to propose a system of sustainable environmental management indicators to be used by any port authorities. All activities performed within a port area are analysed for any potential environmental impacts and risks. An environmental analysis of port activities has been carried out with the objective of designing the indicators system. Twenty-one corresponding activities have been identified for large industrial ports. Subsequently, the same methodology developed to date will be later applied to other Spanish and European ports. The study has been developed by using an original system and a methodology, which simultaneously use stage diagrams and systemic models (material and energy flow charts). Multi-criteria analysis techniques were used to evaluate potential impacts (identification of factors and evaluation of impacts).

The development, design and evaluation of sustainable local transport networks

This paper is about the relationship between urban areas and transport, particularly the design and evaluation of sustainable local transport networks. It is presented in the context of the changes in thinking associated with new ideas for traffic engineering in the urban environment, to accommodate the complex mix of activities arising on highway networks, which are now taken into account by decision-makers; ways by which urban planning can help to bring about greater use of sustainable transport modes; the growing influence of architects and urban designers on street pattern and road layout in modern British housing schemes. After reviewing the history of urban form and the theories that have guided various trends in design, the paper comments on developments and identifies the shortcomings of lower densities and inflexible networks, particularly with regard to reinforcing the reliance on a single, unsustainable transport mode. More recent trends in the design of urban areas in Britain are noted: more continuous street patterns; a less rigid application of the simple road hierarchy; a more equal treatment of the different transport modes. As design ideas develop the need to appraise transport networks arises in parallel. The final section identifies a range of techniques for analysing networks. The paper concludes by noting that sustainable travel systems can be encouraged by increasing urban densities and ensuring that street networks are designed to favour the more environmentally sound modes. To achieve this, there needs to be an emphasis on the measurement of the performance of street networks. Quantitative appraisal techniques will become an essential part of urban planning in the future.

The development, design and evaluation of sustainable local transport networks

The development, design and evaluation of sustainable local transport networks

The development, design, and evaluation of sustainable local transport networks

International Social Science JournalVolume 55, Issue 2 p. 173-174 The development, design, and evaluation of sustainable local transport networks Ralph Henson, Ralph HensonSearch for more papers by this authorSteven Essex, Steven EssexSearch for more papers by this author Ralph Henson, Ralph HensonSearch for more papers by this authorSteven Essex, Steven EssexSearch for more papers by this author First published: 28 June 2008 https://doi.org/10.1111/1468-2451.55020143Citations: 1AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Citing Literature Volume55, Issue2June 2003Pages 173-174 RelatedInformation

Transport and Tourism: Cycle Tourism – A Model for Sustainable Development?

Whilst the relationship between transport and tourism has been a subject of discussion in the literature, research has focused primarily on an evaluation of transport as a means to an end rather than as a contextual component of the tourism offering, especially at the destination. This paper evaluates the concept of a planned sustainable transport network, the National Cycle Network in the UK, as a potential model for the integration of transport, tourism and recreation. The paper concludes by exploring a number of implications, which may be considered when developing similar tourism transport networks. A model of sustainable transport development is presented.