Review of Developments in Transport in Asia and the Pacific 2015 [Paperback]

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.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 transports 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.