Zero Car Growth: A Challenge for Transport Justice

This paper discusses the challenges to transport justice in the context of zero-car-growth policies. It analyses the car-dependence created by sprawling cities that necessitate access to automobiles if citizens want to fully participate in the economy, maintain social connections and achieve a desir...

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Main Author: King, David (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Paris OECD Publishing 2020
Series:International Transport Forum Discussion Papers
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Links:https://doi.org/10.1787/a498da28-en
Summary:This paper discusses the challenges to transport justice in the context of zero-car-growth policies. It analyses the car-dependence created by sprawling cities that necessitate access to automobiles if citizens want to fully participate in the economy, maintain social connections and achieve a desirable quality of life. It specifically highlights the complications this presents for cities in their efforts towards environmental, equity and economic goals largely achieved through reduced car use
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (15 Seiten)
DOI:10.1787/a498da28-en