NDLI: Road Transport Infrastructure: Business Models, Trends and Prospects

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Content Provider	OECD iLibrary
Author	Mackie, Peter J. Smith, Nigel J.
Abstract	World wide, roads are the backbone of the transport network. This chapter describes five main "business models" in the road transport sector, divided along the public-private financing spectrum. It looks at the sustainability of models in light of trends in demand growth, investment and pricing and rationing. Examples of successful and problematic road transport projects are provided. Implications for policy makers are outlined.
Page Count	42
Starting Page	463
Ending Page	495
Language	English
Publisher	OECD Publishing
Publisher Date	2007-08-17
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Energy Environment Science and Technology Transport Economics
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Chapter

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Road Transport Infrastructure: Business Models, Trends and Prospects