A field of practical relevance: Evolving trends in how the transport and land-use relationship has been conceptualized and operationalized

This chapter gives an overview of dominant analytical approaches in the field of transport and land use and how they relate to empirical research on modeling important theoretical concepts, such as induced demand and constant travel time budgets. Further, it explains the mutual relationships between these concepts and makes connections between...

Single-Molecule FRET X

Fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) is a photophysical phenomenon that has been repurposed as a biophysical tool to measure nanometer distances. With FRET by DNA eXchange, or FRET X, many points of interest (POIs) in a single object can be probed, overcoming a major limitation of conventional single-molecule FRET. In FRET X, short...

Incentives and politics: The perverse incentives paradox: root cause of many other paradoxes; the case of the Dutch Betuweroute

The transport system in general, and, more specifically, transport infrastructure projects as part of that system, has major impacts on society. This chapter elaborates on the question as to what extent the results can be transferred to other contexts. Because of the positive decision to build, combined with a lack of understanding of the...

Cycling Economics

Cycling is increasingly receiving attention in research and policy and practice, in many cities and regions in the world. The focus is mainly on cycling infrastructure and effects on travel behavior and health. The economics of cycling have not received a lot of attention yet. This chapter gives an overview of the current state of knowledge...

3D Printers and Transport

3D printing (3DP) is an emerging technology associated with a more tailor-made, distributed way of manufacturing which, if successful, is bound to have repercussions on transport, supply chains, and logistics. This contribution delves into what 3DP is, how it will influence consumer wants and needs, location choices and transport resistance, and...

Transport Modes and Accessibility

Accessibility by distinguished transport modes is probably the most important concept in transport geography and transport planning: it expresses that the transport system aims to provide access to places where people want to carry out activities. But it is also a concept for which many definitions and indicators are available, each...

Overall synthesis and conclusions

This chapter first systematically summarizes the most important findings and policy implications of each of the chapters included in this book volume. Next it synthesizes the overall findings and policy implications, and discusses future avenues for policy making and research. A first conclusion is that the chapters make clear that the ranges...

Implications of vehicle automation for accessibility and social inclusion of people on low income, people with physical and sensory disabilities, and older people

Residential self-selection in the relationship between the built environment and travel behavior: A literature review and research agenda

This chapter gives an overview of the current debates on residential self-selection and presents a related research agenda. Here, we define residential self-selection as “the tendency of people to choose residential locations based on their travel abilities, needs and preferences.” Debates relate to theory/causalities (including the role of...

Road pricing in the Netherlands

This chapter presents an overview of policy intentions in the Netherlands related to road pricing since 1988/1990 and will discuss dominant factors for not implementing any road pricing policy so far. The contribution is limited to the payment of road use, excluding taxes on fuel and parking policies. The main conclusion is that, although the...

Land Use Policy, Travel Behavior, and Health

Public acceptance of hydrogen technologies in transport: A review of and reflection on empirical studies