Purpose – To provide a policy perspective on the relationship between transport and climate change. Methodology/approach – Two key themes are identified and discussed: the meaning of a major change in a policy perspective, covering the Climate Change Act and the development of a Low Carbon Transition Plan. A theoretically informed framework applies and highlights the importance of understanding policy change from a historical perspective. Originality/value – The largely incremental nature of the policy change is considered in terms of whether there are real prospects of a radical change in transport policy that will deliver a low carbon transport future, whilst also allowing transport to fulfil its many other roles. Findings – The chapter demonstrates that the current approach to climate change policy has seen only minor adjustments to existing policy tools which are not consistent with the more radical shift in policy targets. This incremental approach may reflect the significant uncertainty over technological change or a reluctance to tackle the difficult issue of travel behaviour. Whilst oil prices remain high this may not be problematic but more proactive steering will be necessary in the coming years.


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    Title :

    Chapter 8 A Policy Perspective on Transport and Climate Change Issues


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    Publication date :

    2012


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    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



    Classification :

    RVK:    RB 10456 / ZO 2800
    DDC:    388 / 388.4
    BKL:    43.47 Globale Umweltprobleme / 43.62 Umweltbelastung durch Transport und Verkehr / 74.75 Verkehrsplanung, Verkehrspolitik





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