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Introduction

In: Transport Developments and Innovations in an Evolving World

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  • Michel Beuthe

    (Facultés Universitaires Catholiques de Mons)

  • Veli Himanen

    (JP-Transplan Ltd)

  • Aura Reggiani

    (University of Bologna)

  • Luca Zamparini

    (University of Leece)

Abstract

We are living in the Information Age with ever-more complex societies acting in global networks. The impacts of ICTs (information and communication technologies) embrace not only faster and denser communication but also a reorganization of value chains, firms, labour relations and management structures, and consequently of spatial forms and developments. Our daily activities, and therefore travel demand, are influenced directly by our own use of new ICT devices and indirectly by the above-mentioned changes in our society. Also the transport supply side is influenced directly through the application of ICTs and indirectly through demands arising from changing society. We have to remember, however, that: i) transport still is for improving accessibility, i.e. overcoming distances, and ii) because of the current huge volumes of motorized transport, serious safety and environmental problems have emerged together with local or even regional congestion.

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  • Michel Beuthe & Veli Himanen & Aura Reggiani & Luca Zamparini, 2004. "Introduction," Advances in Spatial Science, in: Michel Beuthe & Veli Himanen & Aura Reggiani & Luca Zamparini (ed.), Transport Developments and Innovations in an Evolving World, chapter 1, pages 1-7, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:adspcp:978-3-540-24827-9_1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-540-24827-9_1
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    1. Belhassen, Yaniv & Uriely, Natan & Assor, Ortal, 2014. "The touristification of a conflict zone: The case of Bil’in," Annals of Tourism Research, Elsevier, vol. 49(C), pages 174-189.

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