Scholarly Research paper from the year 2008 in the subject Economics - Industrial Economics, language: English, abstract: Unsustainable urban transport is often linked to rising car ownership, pollution by cars, congestion by cars etc. Due to the imperative of corporate social responsibility the car industry can no longer ignore this scapegoat role. In order to keep market shares high it increasingly feels urged to contribute actively to a more sustainable urban transport in the future. Strategically, car manufacturers have two options to be better prepared for fast-moving urban environments:...

Scientific Essay from the year 2009 in the subject Sociology - Habitation, Urban Sociology, course: Megacities Megachallenges Conference Leipzig, 2009, language: English, abstract: Pollution, congestion, and accidents are the most prominent problems associated with urban transport, more specifically with road traffic and motorised vehicles. Urban planning that serves mainly the needs of car travel and prioritises road infrastructure financing is regarded as the main cause of the "urban mobility crisis" prevalent in most of the larger cities. In contrast, successful large cities have eased the...