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Advances in Spatial Science

This series of books is dedicated to reporting on recent advances in spatial science. It contains scientific studies focusing on spatial phenomena, utilising theoretical frameworks, analytical methods, and empirical procedures specifically designed for spatial analysis. The series brings together innovative spatial research utilising concepts, perspectives, and methods with a relevance to both basic science and policy making. The aim is to present advances in spatial science to an informed readership in universities, research organisations, and policy-making institutions throughout the world.

The type of material considered for publication in the series includes:

- Monographs of theoretical and applied research in spatial science;

- State-of-the-art volumes in areas of basic research;

- Reports of innovative theories and methods in spatial science;

- Tightly edited reports form specially organised research seminars.

Manuscripts must be prepared in accordance with the guidelines for authors and editors that may be obtained from Springer-Verlag. Manuscripts considered for the series will be reviewed by independent experts to ensure their originality, scientific level, and international policy relevance.

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Advances in Spatial Science

This series of books is dedicated to reporting on recent advances in spatial science. It contains scientific studies focusing on spatial phenomena, utilising theoretical frameworks, analytical methods, and empirical procedures specifically designed for spatial analysis. The series brings together innovative spatial research utilising concepts, perspectives, and methods with a relevance to both basic science and policy making. The aim is to present advances in spatial science to an informed readership in universities, research organisations, and policy-making institutions throughout the world.

 

The type of material considered for publication in the series includes:

 

- Monographs of theoretical and applied research in spatial science;

- State-of-the-art volumes in areas of basic research;

- Reports of innovative theories and methods in spatial science;

- Tightly edited reports form specially organised research seminars.

 

Manuscripts must be prepared in accordance with the guidelines for authors and editors that may be obtained from Springer-Verlag. Manuscripts considered for the series will be reviewed by independent experts to ensure their originality, scientific level, and international policy relevance.

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Advances in Spatial Science

This series of books is dedicated to reporting on recent advances in spatial science. It contains scientific studies focusing on spatial phenomena, utilising theoretical frameworks, analytical methods, and empirical procedures specifically designed for spatial analysis. The series brings together innovative spatial research utilising concepts, perspectives, and methods with a relevance to both basic science and policy making. The aim is to present advances in spatial science to an informed readership in universities, research organisations, and policy-making institutions throughout the world.

 

The type of material considered for publication in the series includes:

 

- Monographs of theoretical and applied research in spatial science;

- State-of-the-art volumes in areas of basic research;

- Reports of innovative theories and methods in spatial science;

- Tightly edited reports form specially organised research seminars.

 

Manuscripts must be prepared in accordance with the guidelines for authors and editors that may be obtained from Springer-Verlag. Manuscripts considered for the series will be reviewed by independent experts to ensure their originality, scientific level, and international policy relevance.

Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xiii
Introduction....Pages 1-7
Front Matter....Pages 9-9
The Political Economy of Transport Innovations....Pages 11-26
ICTs and Accessibility: An Action Space Perspective on the Impact of New Information and Communication Technologies....Pages 27-46
E-commerce and the Container Shipping Industry....Pages 47-68
In Search of Urban Futures in the E-economy....Pages 69-83
Front Matter....Pages 85-85
Inertia of Travel Behaviour: A Stated Preference Analysis of Commuting....Pages 87-122
The Same Procedure as Last Weekend: Routines and Leisure Mobility....Pages 123-145
Parking Policy Measures and Their Effects on Shopping and Work Trips....Pages 147-167
Acceptability of Marginal Cost-based Pricing in Urban Transport....Pages 169-187
Front Matter....Pages 189-189
Transport and Logistics as Network Competencies in a Localized Industrial Cluster....Pages 191-209
A Methodology to Evaluate Potential Locations for Intermodal Barge Terminals: A Policy Decision Support Tool....Pages 211-234
Rail-rail Hub-terminals as an Alternative for Shunting: An Explorative Comparative Case Study....Pages 235-251
Front Matter....Pages 253-253
Light Rail: Backbone of European Urban Regions....Pages 255-273
Scenario Building for the Future of the Tel Aviv Metropolitan Area and Its Transportation System Using the Delphi Method....Pages 275-292
Assessing Spatial Planning Policy with Accessibility Indicators: The Case of Lille’s Metropolis Scenario....Pages 293-312
European Innovations in Multi-modal Assessment: How Will They Support and Enhance the Public Policy Process?....Pages 313-332
Back Matter....Pages 333-346

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Advances in Spatial Science

This series of books is dedicated to reporting on recent advances in spatial science. It contains scientific studies focusing on spatial phenomena, utilising theoretical frameworks, analytical methods, and empirical procedures specifically designed for spatial analysis. The series brings together innovative spatial research utilising concepts, perspectives, and methods with a relevance to both basic science and policy making. The aim is to present advances in spatial science to an informed readership in universities, research organisations, and policy-making institutions throughout the world.

 

The type of material considered for publication in the series includes:

 

- Monographs of theoretical and applied research in spatial science;

- State-of-the-art volumes in areas of basic research;

- Reports of innovative theories and methods in spatial science;

- Tightly edited reports form specially organised research seminars.

 

Manuscripts must be prepared in accordance with the guidelines for authors and editors that may be obtained from Springer-Verlag. Manuscripts considered for the series will be reviewed by independent experts to ensure their originality, scientific level, and international policy relevance.

Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xiii
Introduction....Pages 1-7
Front Matter....Pages 9-9
The Political Economy of Transport Innovations....Pages 11-26
ICTs and Accessibility: An Action Space Perspective on the Impact of New Information and Communication Technologies....Pages 27-46
E-commerce and the Container Shipping Industry....Pages 47-68
In Search of Urban Futures in the E-economy....Pages 69-83
Front Matter....Pages 85-85
Inertia of Travel Behaviour: A Stated Preference Analysis of Commuting....Pages 87-122
The Same Procedure as Last Weekend: Routines and Leisure Mobility....Pages 123-145
Parking Policy Measures and Their Effects on Shopping and Work Trips....Pages 147-167
Acceptability of Marginal Cost-based Pricing in Urban Transport....Pages 169-187
Front Matter....Pages 189-189
Transport and Logistics as Network Competencies in a Localized Industrial Cluster....Pages 191-209
A Methodology to Evaluate Potential Locations for Intermodal Barge Terminals: A Policy Decision Support Tool....Pages 211-234
Rail-rail Hub-terminals as an Alternative for Shunting: An Explorative Comparative Case Study....Pages 235-251
Front Matter....Pages 253-253
Light Rail: Backbone of European Urban Regions....Pages 255-273
Scenario Building for the Future of the Tel Aviv Metropolitan Area and Its Transportation System Using the Delphi Method....Pages 275-292
Assessing Spatial Planning Policy with Accessibility Indicators: The Case of Lille’s Metropolis Scenario....Pages 293-312
European Innovations in Multi-modal Assessment: How Will They Support and Enhance the Public Policy Process?....Pages 313-332
Back Matter....Pages 333-346
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