Productive and Liveable Cities
Author:   M. de Langen ,  R. Tembele ,  M. de Langen
Publisher:   A A Balkema Publishers
ISBN:  

9789058091987


Pages:   432
Publication Date:   01 January 2001
Format:   Hardback
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This study offers guidelines for pedestrian and bicycle traffic in African cities. The text is based on the combination of studies and test findings obtained in pilot projects carried out in Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Eldoret and Morogoro between 1995 and 2000.

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Author:   M. de Langen ,  R. Tembele ,  M. de Langen
Publisher:   A A Balkema Publishers
Imprint:   A A Balkema Publishers
Dimensions:   Width: 17.40cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.960kg
ISBN:  

9789058091987


ISBN 10:   9058091988
Pages:   432
Publication Date:   01 January 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION 1. Background 2, About the guidelines 3. Summary of findings and recommendations 4. Urban mobility conditions and problems in Africa PART 1 PLANNING METHODS 5. Characteristics of urban pedestrian and bicycle traffic 6. Urban road networks 7. Action plan for pedestrians and cyclists 8. Urban Mobility Plan for pedestrian and bicycle traffic 9. Monitoring 10. Appraisal PART II IMPROVEMENTS ON EXISIING ROADS 11. Improving existing roads 12. A menu of interventions 13. Examples of Interventions PART III DESIGN CONCEPTS and RECOMMENDED URBAN ROAD DESIGNS 14. Design concepts 15. Recommended designs for urban roads, with emphasis on the NMT elements 16. Detailed Design Aspects ANNEX PLAN PREPARATION PROTOCOLS.

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Marius de Langen, Planner, Transport Economist, Overall Team Co-ordinator. Rustica Tembele Social Scientist, Pilot Team Leader, Temeke.

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