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Governance of Metropolitan Transport, a synthesis by Måns Lönnroth
This publication presents a synthesis of five commissioned papers on the governance of metropolitan transport in Western Europe, Australia, Canada and the US, plus the governance of Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) in Latin America, India and Sub-Saharan Africa.
This essay is an attempt to develop concepts for understanding governance of metropolitan transport in countries that are, or aspire to be, modern and democratic, with professional public administrations and the rule of law. Some 20 countries are discussed, some in more detail than others.
The aim is to provide the VREF with an initial understanding of WHY metropolitan transport systems are shaped as they are, and HOW they could be improved, in line with the foundations' newly emerged thematic initiative on governance of metropolitan transport.
This paper is based on four sources:
1. Five specially-commissioned background papers on governance of metropolitan transport that will be within short available on the VREF website.
2. A large number of VREF Centre of Excellence (CoE) findings and projects that deal wholly or partially with governance issues
3. Idiosyncratic readings of comparative literature in political science on political order and on quality of government, as well as literature recommended by knowledgeable transport experts within the VREF network.
4. A series of interviews with knowledgeable persons from practice and academia.
The publication does not contain references but has for target to stimulate through credible arguments deeper academical studies.
Details:
The pdf-version of the synthesis dissemination is also available in the column beside and is now completed by the 5 papers related to this synthesis:
- Governance of Metropolitan Transport
Pdf, 1.8 MB. (Pdf, 1.8 MB) (Synthesis) - BRT Governance and Challenges – A case of Indian Cities Pdf, 1.2 MB. (Pdf, 1.2 MB)
- Governance of metropolitan transport in Canada, the US and a note on Australia Pdf, 190.9 kB. (Pdf, 190.9 kB)
- Governance of metropolitan transport in nine countries in Western Europe Pdf, 291.9 kB. (Pdf, 291.9 kB)
- Transportation Governance in Latin America- BRT as a tool for structural change or as a tweak over existing conditions Pdf, 1.2 MB. (Pdf, 1.2 MB)
- A Review of BRT as Public Transport Reform in African Cities Pdf, 1.2 MB. (Pdf, 1.2 MB)
Reports
Invitation to submit an Expression of interest in writing a think piece: gender informed mobility planning. Pdf, 622.2 kB. (Pdf, 622.2 kB)
This invitaton is an opportunity for scholars in sub-Saharan Africa to write a think piece on the theme of “Gender-informed mobility planning, governance and policy in African cities: status, barriers, ways forward.” Through this invitation, VREF welcomes expressions of interest (EoI) for a commissioned work on this theme.
Deadline: 15 May 2022
Catalysing Curriculum Change at Universities in SSA 2022 Pdf, 1.3 MB. (Pdf, 1.3 MB)
This Call is an opportunity for scholars and teachers in sub-Saharan Africa to contribute to
renewing university-based education, while also strengthening knowledge and capacity among the next generation of SSA researchers and practitioners.
Deadline: 15 June 2022
The VREF invites PhD students and researchers in early stages of their career to apply for a Study Visit Grant to be supported with up to SEK 30 000.
MOBILITY GRANT 2022- MAC-MG 2022 Pdf, 447.1 kB. (Pdf, 447.1 kB)
The VREF invites PhD students and advanced master students from Sub-Saharan African (SSA) universities to apply for a Mobility Grant (MG) to support a visit to another SSA university with up to SEK 25 000.
Lee Schipper Memorial Scholarships for Sustainable Transport and Energy Efficiency targets supporting the momentum of Lee Schipper’s contribution to the international policy dialogue in these fields.
This yearly award is aimed at supporting young individual researchers and students in is pursuance.
Call deadline now extended to: April 4, 2022 .
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This CityFix series, produced by the WRI (World Ressources Institute) Ross Center for Sustainable Cities and supported by the VREF, discusses walking and cycling in cities with a special focus on low- and middle-income countries.
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The Volvo Research and Educational Foundations (VREF) inspires, initiates and supports research and educational activities through the Future Urban Transport Programme - How to deal with the complexity of urban transport (FUT).
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