Traffic and transport infrastructure as an economic factor - Opportunities and risks at the regional level

Author VCÖ Verkehrsclub Österreich
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Other authors: Wolfgang Rauh, Matthias Gather, Max Herry, Hans Kramar, Lukas Kranzl, Gerhard Platzer, Kurt Puchinger, Werner Rosinak, Andrea Weninger

Region

In the territorial limits of the Alpine Convention.

Publication type

reviewed

Abstract: Expecially in view of the EU enlargement in 2004 the development of the traffic and transport infrastructure and its opportunities, limits, possibilities and effects have become a vital and decisive topic for economies and the quality of life in Austria's border regions. Thorough regional area policies and innovative logistics with regard to the transport of goods will play a material role in preventing that the expansion of infrastructure brings about unnecessary traffic growth with all its negative effects on health and the environment, on the provision of mobility and economy. The publication has a focus on the corresponding economic issues. It analyses the outcomes and consequences of regional planning and infrastructure expansion, and outlines potentials and positive development strategies to increase the quality of life an benefit the economy.

Most relevant parts of the publication: The following chapters are relevant: impact of Trans European Network on regional development, impact of infrastructure on the competition of region and urban areas, more traffic - less economic growth, regional economy and transport.