Overview
Presents the research findings of the CIVITAS DESTINATIONS, a Horizons 2020 project
Discusses the link between transportation and tourism in urban areas, in the context of becoming more sustainable
Explores further improvement of the design and implementation of future sustainable mobility projects
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Table of contents (8 chapters)
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Front Matter
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About this book
Sustainable Mobility for Island Destinations contains contributions from highly experienced academics, engineers, and planners in the area of sustainable tourism, mobility services, and smart solutions design companies assisting:
- the change of the mind set in insular and tourism areas;
- the adoption of green mobility systems and services; and
- monitoring the environmental benefits to assist towards the Climate Change.
It explores the challenges tourist islands face, such as the seasonal fluxes in transport usage, the pressures of tourism to provide aesthetic green spaces, and the space issues of being an island in relation to economic potential and infrastructure construction.
The book suggests areas for future research, and implementation of innovative systems and policies. It will be of interest to academics, planners, decision makers, and environmentalists.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Sustainable Mobility for Island Destinations
Editors: Theocharis Tsoutsos
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-73715-3
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2022
License: CC BY
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-73714-6Published: 16 November 2021
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-86413-2Published: 16 November 2021
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-73715-3Published: 15 November 2021
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: IX, 147
Number of Illustrations: 3 b/w illustrations, 57 illustrations in colour
Topics: Transportation Technology and Traffic Engineering, Energy Policy, Economics and Management, Environmental Economics, Development Economics