Improving Rural Mobility : Options for Developing Motorized and Nonmotorized Transport in Rural Areas

by Starkey, Paul; Ellis, Simon; Hine, John; Ternell, Anna; Starkey, Paul

• ISBN13: 9780821351857
• ISBN10: 0821351850
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-08-01
• Publisher: World Bank

Summary

Many inhabitants of rural areas in developing countries lack adequate and affordable access to transport infrastructure services, and this lack of transport opportunities constrains economic and social development. This report looks at the role of rural transport in reducing poverty and considers a range of issues affecting rural mobility including costs, stakeholders involved, population densities and competing services. It examines policies for promoting rural mobility including financial and regulatory considerations.

Table of Contents

Foreword	iv
Abstract	v
Acknowledgments	vi
Overview	1	(1)
Rural Transport Is Crucial to Poverty Reduction	1	(1)
Efforts to Improve Rural Transport Services Must Consider Many Issues	1	(4)
What Should Be Done to Promote Rural Transport?	5	(3)
The Nature and Importance of Rural Transport	8	(4)
Rural Transport and Poverty Reduction	8	(2)
Patterns of Rural Transport	10	(2)
Issues Affecting Rural Mobility	12	(16)
Wide Range of Stakeholders	12	(7)
Critical Mass of Users, Operators, and Suppliers	19	(1)
Population Densities and Income Levels	20	(2)
Patterns of Adoption and Use of Transport Services	22	(1)
Complementary and Competitive Services	23	(2)
Issues Related to Cost	25	(3)
Promoting Rural Mobility	28	(16)
Importance of Inclusive, Participatory Methods	28	(3)
Financial Considerations	31	(4)
Regulatory Considerations	35	(5)
Complementary Options	40	(4)
Annex 1. Terms of Reference for a Country Study of Rural Transport Services	44	(5)
Annex 2. Three Contrasting Rural Transport Situations	49	(3)
Annex 3. Rural Transport Problems, Remedies, and Implementation Options	52	(3)
Annex 4. Options for Rural Transport Services	55	(5)
References	60