The linkage between transport and economic development is a highly contentious issue which has generated considerable … debate and an abundant literature. There is a firmly-held belief among politicians that investment in transport … set out to clarify this issue by analysing the arguments for and against the presumed linkage between "transport …

The aim of the International Seminar was to review the key determinants of transport demand, both inside and outside … the field of traditional transport Ministry responsibilities, and to identify measures for influencing these key factors …. Debate at the seminar between stakeholders in the transport and environment communities revealed a large measure of agreement …