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Review of developments in transport in Asia and the Pacific 2009
(United Nations, 2009)
The Review of Developments in Transport in Asia and the Pacific is a biennial publication of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).
Sustainable freight transport in ASEAN challenges and opportunities
(UN.ESCAP, 2022-12-15)
<p>Economic connectivity is a key political priority for Southeast Asian countries that are members of the ASEAN. Growing subregional transport and trade have generated an ‘economy of scale’ effect for the ...
Enhancing the resilience of urban transport in Asian cities after COVID-19 : synthesis of academic study results and general recommendations
(United Nations, 2021)
<p>In Asian cities, the COVID-19 pandemic may be accelerating the longer-term trend towards greater use and ownership of private cars and motorcycles, while reducing the use of and trust in public transport and shared taxi ...
Strengthening port-hinterland sustainable transport connectivity for LLDCs of ESCAP region
(United Nations, 2022)
<p>Distinctive features of ESCAP LLDCs are reflected as differences related to transport connectivity however, if analyzed as a group and compared with their coastal neighbors, the ESCAP LLDCs are clearly in disadvantageous ...
Increasing the use of smart mobility approaches to improve traffic conditions in urban areas of South-East Asia : policy guidelines
(United Nations, 2022)
<p>South-East Asia is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, with a total population of more than 600 million. In 2019, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the subregion was more than US$3 trillion, representing ...
Facilitating the deployment of highly and fully automated vehicles in road traffic along the Asian Highway Network
(United Nations, 2022)
<p>The use of highly fully automated vehicles, as part of smart transport systems can significantly reduce the economic, social and environmental costs of passenger and freight transport, while enhancing its overall quality ...
Policy framework for the development of intermodal interfaces as part of an integrated transport network in Asia
(United Nations, 2009)
<p>This study is part of a wider programme of action being carried out by UNESCAP to facilitate the development of intermodal transport and logistics in the region under the mandate provided by the Busan Declaration. It ...
Sustainability assessment of urban transport system in Greater Jakarta
(United Nations, 2021)
<p>UNESCAP has developed The Sustainable Urban Transport Index (SUTI) to help summarize, track
and compare the performance of Asian cities in regards to sustainable urban transport and the
related Sustainable Development ...
Sustainable freight transport in Sri Lanka
(UN.ESCAP, 2022-12-30)
<p>The study aims to provide current state of sustainable freight transport in Sri Lanka and encourages the Government of Sri Lanka and other relevant stakeholders to make freight transportation planning, policy, and ...