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==Description | ==Description== | ||
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. | 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 <br> | *Technology improvements <br> | ||
*Investments by governments in improving public transport infrastructure<br> | *Investments by governments in improving public transport infrastructure<br> | ||
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*Increase in awareness regarding environmental issues<br> | *Increase in awareness regarding environmental issues<br> | ||
*Higher taxes for private vehicles <br> | *Higher taxes for private vehicles <br> | ||
==Inhibitors | ==Inhibitors== | ||
*Cheaper cars<br> | *Cheaper cars<br> | ||
*Cheaper oil prices or alternative technology making it more affordable to maintain a car<br> | *Cheaper oil prices or alternative technology making it more affordable to maintain a car<br> | ||
*Lifestyle- people may associate cars with luxury and therefore prefer to travel in style<br> | *Lifestyle- people may associate cars with luxury and therefore prefer to travel in style<br> | ||
==Paradigms | ==Paradigms== | ||
==Experts | ==Experts== | ||
A Baanders, ECORYS Research and Consulting, NL<br> | A Baanders, ECORYS Research and Consulting, NL<br> | ||
P van Beek, Goudappel Coffeng- Traffic and transport consultants, NL<br> | P van Beek, Goudappel Coffeng- Traffic and transport consultants, NL<br> | ||
Sander van der Eijk, Goudappel Coffeng- Traffic and transport consultants, NL<br> | Sander van der Eijk, Goudappel Coffeng- Traffic and transport consultants, NL<br> | ||
==Timing | ==Timing== | ||
Today public transport incorporates various modes of travel such as buses, trams and trains.From the first train built in 1825 to the Maglev trains introduced in 2004, trains have come a long way.With advancement in ICT, public transport has become very convenient.In 2005 the smart card concept was introduced in Rotterdam metro and then was extended to Amsterdam. By 2010 the smart card could be used in buses and trams and extended to almost all regions of Netherlands. As the congestion in Netherlands increases, government is considering to levy pay as you drive tax, which in turn may increase the attractiveness of public transport and we may see some new concepts such as 'Superbus'. | |||
==Web Resources | ==Web Resources== | ||
http://connectedcities.eu/showcases/superbus.html<br> | http://connectedcities.eu/showcases/superbus.html<br> | ||
http://www.bovagrai.info/auto/2009/8.3e.html<br> | http://www.bovagrai.info/auto/2009/8.3e.html<br> | ||