Citation

Rienstra SA, Vleugel JM, Nijkamp P. Transp. Plann. Tech. 1996; 19(3-4): 221-233.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/03081069608717570

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

If the current trends in transport are not changed, a sustainable transport system is not feasible. In order to achieve such a state, new technologies may be an interesting option. In this paper, several success and failure factors for the introduction of new technologies are analyzed. These possibilities are identified in different areas, notably economic, spatial, institutional, social/psychological and technological fields. Within this context the following new options are discussed: the electric car, people movers, subterranean infrastructure, telematics, the high speed train, the high speed maglev train, shuttles in vacuum tunnels and alternative fuels. Finally, some policy choices, which may stimulate future technical developments, are discussed. It is concluded that an active government policy may stimulate the introduction of new technologies, which may make a substantial contribution to achieving a sustainable transport system.