in the perspective of
GROWTH, COMPETITIVENESS, EMPLOYMENT
CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Objectives
1.2 Approach
1.3 Report structure
2. CONTEXT
2.1 European economic objectives
2.2 The characteristics of wealth-driven growth
2.3 Major conflicts underlying transport policy
2.4 The need for a strategic approach to transport planning
3. FREIGHT : THE IMPACT OF LOGISTICS ON FUTURE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Logistics and supply chain management
3.2 The demand for freight transport
3.3 Implications for urban structure
3.4 Myths and realities
3.5 Measures to improve European effectiveness
3.6 Implications for transport policy
4. PASSENGERS : KEY FACTORS UNDERLYING THE GROWTH IN PERSONAL MOBILITY
4.1 The relationship between mobility and GDP
4.2 Demographic trends
4.3 The impact of technology
4.4 Conclusions : the future role of transport policy
5. TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE : ITS CONTRIBUTION TO ECONOMIC GROWTH
5.1 A macro-economic approach to investment appraisal
5.2 Infrastructure investment in large urban areas
5.3 The wider impact of major projects
6. TRANSPORT SERVICES : THE NEW REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
6.1 Public service obligations : the case of French Railways
6.2 The transport needs of peripheral countries
7. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK : AN APPLIED ENGINEERING PERSPECTIVE
8. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER RESEARCH
ANNEXE A: LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
ANNEXE B: REFERENCES