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'''Public Transport in Netherlands''' | '''Public Transport in Netherlands''' | ||
With a sustained increase in the number of private vehicles on the Dutch roads, public transport can be one of the most effective ways to ease the traffic flow and also reduce the pollution caused by these private vehicles | With a sustained increase in the number of private vehicles on the Dutch roads, public transport can be one of the most effective ways to ease the traffic flow and also reduce the pollution caused by these private vehicles. The government faces an unforeseen challenge to make the public transport appeal to all strata of the society, especially to the rich who may see cars as a status symbol.Cost is another factor as developing public transport will require massive capital expenditure, and therefore the economic conditions also will directly or indirectly affect the future of public transport. | ||
==Enablers:== | ==Enablers:== | ||
Technology improvements | Technology improvements | ||
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==Inhibitors:== | ==Inhibitors:== | ||
Cheaper cars | Cheaper cars | ||
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==Paradigms:== | ==Paradigms:== | ||
The traditional office structure can also change as the concept of city center may become out dated.More and more people may work from home or there can be small clusters of offices spread throughout the country. This will directly affect the travel habits as people may have to travel less as compared to the amount of distances they travel today. | |||
==Experts:== | ==Experts:== | ||
A Baanders, ECORYS Research and Consulting, NL | |||
P van Beek, Goudappel Coffeng- Traffic and transport consultants, NL | |||
Sander van der Eijk, Goudappel Coffeng- Traffic and transport consultants, NL | |||
==Timing:== | ==Timing:== | ||
==Web Resources:== | ==Web Resources:== | ||
http://connectedcities.eu/showcases/superbus.html | http://connectedcities.eu/showcases/superbus.html | ||
http://www.bovagrai.info/auto/2009/8.3e.html | http://www.bovagrai.info/auto/2009/8.3e.html | ||