Browse > Article
http://dx.doi.org/10.15683/kosdi.2018.09.30.288

Transport Demand Management in Developing Countries and Climate Change  

Lee, Shin (International School of Urban Sciences, University of Seoul)
Publication Information
Journal of the Society of Disaster Information / v.14, no.3, 2018 , pp. 288-295 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The paper aims to compare the effectiveness of the two types of transport demand management measures, namely pull measures and push measures. Method: Case studies of two metropolitan areas in the developing world assess the extent to which increases in fuel prices can contribute to reducing automobile use and increasing the public transport use and the potential of urban rail transit to cause mode shift from automobiles. Within the case studies, a stated response survey of current car users has been conducted for Cairo and an on-line survey of rail transit users in Algiers. Results: There was a major proportion of car drivers who intend to switch to public transport, depending on the range of fuel prices in Cairo and a considerable proportion of rail users who have switched from automobiles resulting in a measurable reduction in CO2 emissions in Algiers. Conclusion: Investments in urban rail can be highly effective where there are demands for better public transport, but this type of pull measures can be much more effective if combined with push measures which significantly raise driving costs.
Keywords
Transport Demand Management(TDM); Developing Countries Fuel Pricing; Carbon Emission Reductions; Climate Change Mitigation;
Citations & Related Records
Times Cited By KSCI : 1  (Citation Analysis)
연도 인용수 순위
1 Baouni, T. (2015). Impact des nouveaux transports collectif en site propre (TCSP) sur la mobilit des usagers Alger. Impacts of new specific site public transport projects on mobility of passengers in Algiers. Energy, climate and air quality challenges: The role of urban transport policies in developing countries, 2-3.
2 Beirao, G. and Cabral, J. A. S. (2007). Understanding attitudes towards public transport and private car: A qualitative study. Transport Policy, 14(6), 478-489.   DOI
3 Garling, T. and Schuitema, G. (2007). Travel demand management targeting reduced private car use: effectiveness, public acceptability and political feasibility. Journal of Social Issues, 63(1), 139-153.   DOI
4 Global Petrol Prices (2017). Gasoline Prices. Retrieved on 2017/10/21 from: http://www.globalpetrolprices.com/gasoline_prices/
5 Goh, M. (2002). Congestion management and electronic road pricing in Singapore. Journal of Transport Geography, 10(1), 29-38.   DOI
6 Hadadi, A. O. (2018). Determining Carbon Dioxide Emission Trends and Estimating the Contribution of Algiers URT Investments in Mitigating the Effects of Road Transportation on Climate Change. Master's Thesis. International School of Urban Sciences. University of Seoul.
7 Lee, S. and Senior, M. L. (2013). Do light rail services discourage car ownership and use? Evidence from census data for four English cities. Journal of Transport Geography, 29, 11-22.   DOI
8 Leiner, D. J. (2016) Our research breadth lives on convenience samples. Studies in Communication and Media 5, 367-396.
9 Meyer, M. D. (1999). Demand management as an element of transportation policy using carrots and sticks to influence travel behavior. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 33(7), 575-599.   DOI
10 Richmond, J. (2005). Transport of Delight - The Mythicial Conception of Rail Transit in Los Angeles. The University of Akron Press, Akron, OH.
11 Seo, J. G. (2018). A Hierarchical Analysis on the Commuting Behaviors and Urban Spatial Characteristics II. Journal of the Korea Society of Disaster Information, 14(2), 182-193.   DOI
12 World Bank. (2014). Cairo traffic congestion study - Executive note. Retrieved from World Bank website, June 25, 2017 http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/953521468229751497/pdf/ACS93620ESW0wh0Combined0Outpu0Final.pdf
13 World Bank. (2013). Cairo traffic congestion study - Final report. Retrieved from World Bank website, June 25 2017:http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/495131468038082604/pdf/886540v20ESW0w0on0Study0Long0Report.pdf