Transport and Pandemic Experiences

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of transport in societal responses to global events. Transport and Pandemic Experiences examines the impact of the pandemic on various entities, including demographic groups, global locations, passenger and freight modes, and policy responses. It discusses how the knowledge gained from the pandemic can be used to fight climate change and identifies future research imperatives for better understanding and policy transferability. The Transport and Sustainability series addresses the nexus between transport and sustainability.

Format: Hardback
Length: 420 pages
Publication date: 16 October 2022
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the crucial role of transport in shaping societal responses to global events at various levels, from governments to transport operators and individuals. To consolidate these insights, Transport and Pandemic Experiences brings together a diverse group of leading experts from various geographies and practices. In this comprehensive book, Attard and Mulley examine the response of various entities to the coronavirus pandemic, drawing upon the lessons learned from the COVID-19 experience to inform discussions on resilience and policy.

Chapters within the book delve into the intricate variations in the impact of the pandemic across demographic groups and global locations, encompassing both passenger and freight modes. It highlights how transport and travel behavior underwent significant transformations as a result of the pandemic. Additionally, the book provides an overview of policy responses from the freight and air transport sectors, as well as an analysis of the development of working-from-home policies and their implications for public transport.

Transport and Pandemic Experiences goes beyond merely providing an overview of the pandemic's impact on transport. It also emphasizes the importance of capitalizing on the accumulated knowledge gained during this period to combat climate change. The book identifies key research imperatives for improving our understanding and facilitating greater policy transferability in the fight against climate change.

The Transport and Sustainability series, of which Transport and Pandemic Experiences is a part, plays a pivotal role in addressing the intricate relationship between transport and sustainability. This series encompasses a wide range of volumes that explore various aspects of transport, its impact on economic, social, and environmental spheres, and its interactions with other policy sectors. By publishing such comprehensive works, the series contributes to advancing our understanding of transport's role in promoting sustainable development and achieving a more equitable and sustainable future.

Weight: 652g
Dimension: 160 x 238 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801173452