Author: Wingo Lowdon
Place: Washington D.C
Publisher: Resources for the Future, Inc
Year: 1964
Pages: 132
Source: Donated by Charles Correa
Subject: Urbanisation
Sub-Subject: Urban Development
Keyword: Urban Land, Transportation
Classification: 711.4
Shelf: C4R2
Accession No: B1227
Contents: Foreword I- Introduction II- Characterizing Technology in Urban Transportation Systems III- The Economics of the Journey-to-work IV- Economic Dimensions of Urban Space V- The Demand for Space and the Basic Model VI- Applications of the Model Summary and Index of Important Expressions and Equations Appendix A: A Further Note on Ingression and Congestion along Transportation Routes Appendix B: The Mathematics of Ingression
Abstract: This work examines the relationship between transportation systems and urban land use, focusing on economic, spatial, and technological factors. It explores the economics of commuting, the demand for urban space, and their interaction with transportation infrastructure. A basic model is proposed to understand this dynamic, with applications to urban planning and transportation design. The paper also addresses challenges like congestion and ingression along transportation routes, offering mathematical insights. By linking transportation, urban space, and economic theory, it provides valuable insights for policymakers and urban planners, summarizing key equations and concepts to aid understanding.