Review of Developments in Transport in Asia and the Pacific 2015

Download or read book Review of Developments in Transport in Asia and the Pacific 2015 written by United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific and published by United Nations. This book was released on 2016-10-03 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This latest biennial Review sets out transport developments in the ESCAP region, focusing on trade trends and forecasts, and their effect on transport, while also taking into account the external factors affecting transport systems and infrastructure provision, in the context of transport’s contribution the UN global agenda on sustainable development. The Review acts as a mechanism for reporting on the achievements made in the provision of transport infrastructure and services; the challenges remaining in regional, urban and rural connectivity; and on public health issues such as road safety and fossil fuel emissions.