Urban Transportation Systems in Emerging Countries

Mihoko Matsuyuki, Fumihiko Nakamura

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English

Routledge
01 September 2025

Public administration; Urban & municipal planning; Transport planning & policy; Civil engineering, surveying & building; Transport technology & trades

This book offers the comprehensive analysis of urban transportation systems in emerging countries across Asia, South America, and Africa. It explores the characteristics, challenges, and opportunities of transportation modes; the integration of ICT innovations; modernization of operations; and the dynamic interplay between transportation and urban elements. This book provides practical approaches to building sustainable transportation systems tailored to the unique contexts of emerging countries.

Edited and authored by experts with extensive research and practical experience, this book is an essential resource for transportation planners, engineers, urbanist, policymakers, researchers, and development practitioners. It also serves as a foundational book for professionals and students aiming to address the complex challenges of urban transportation in emerging nations.

Through its insightful comparisons and analysis, this book enables readers to understand the challenges faced by transportation systems in emerging countries and derive lessons applicable to developed countries.

Edited by: Mihoko Matsuyuki, Fumihiko Nakamura
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 630g
ISBN: 9781032726151
ISBN 10: 1032726156
Pages: 232
Publication Date: 01 September 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction Part 1: Travel Modes and their space 2. Walking (Pedestrian Space) 3. Bicycle and Motorcycle 4. Automobile 5. Paratransit 6. Bus/BRT 7. Railway Part 2: Towards future urban transportation system in emerging countries 8. New services aided by ICT 9. Urban transportation planning and land use 10. Urban transportation and equity 11. Modernization of passenger transportation management 12. Transportation systems and environment

Mihoko Matsuyuki is Professor in Urban and Regional Planning at Yokohama National University. She has served as a member of Japan International Cooperation Agency's Advisory Committee on Environmental and Social Considerations. Fumihiko Nakamura is Project Professor in the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences at the University of Tokyo. He is also a sub-program director in the Cross-ministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program organized by the Japanese Cabinet Office in the field of smart mobility platform development.