Transport in Cities

Synopsis: Brian Richards, an architect whose speciality is city transport, presents his ideas for innovative approaches to the problems of urban transport. Examines the negative role cars have played, and the resultant costs of congestion and pollution. Ways of restraining and replacing cars are examined together with the economic and environmental gains offered by the alternatives. Walking, cycling and ways of arranging cities to lessen the need for transport are discussed.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 56 min.
Year of production: 1991
Availability: Sale; 1997 sale: £29.95 (+VAT +p&p)
Documentation: Related book available separately.
Uses: Students of architecture and urban planning.
Subjects: Architecture
Keywords: road transport; traffic engineering; urban communities

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Brian Richards

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