Transport Development Challenges in the 21st Century (eBook)

This proceedings present current trends in the transport growth. It presents transport solutions both at a micro-level, such as that of a single city or a single company, as well as at a macro-level of a whole transportation system. The transport decisions made by an individual in regards to the transport mode and route, add up to the structure and efficiency of the whole system.  Transport systems cannot grow extensively anymore, due to lack of space or the amount of additional costs, so the authors presents new solutions, ones which are innovative and sustainable, while also increasing the efficiency of transport operations. These solutions are analyzed for performance at a scale of individual cities or companies, as well as whole transport systems. The researchers, who are often also practitioners in the field of transport, provide not only the theoretical background for the transport analysis but also empirical data and practical experience.

Micha? Suchanek is an associate professor at the University of Gda?sk. His research specialization focuses on the problems of sustainable urban mobility, especially in the context of public health and quality of life. He is an Author and co-Author of over 50 publications including articles in JCR Journals. He is an Author of a research report for the European Parliament on the cost effectiveness of retrofitting smart tachographs in HDVs.