Author: Jean-Paul Rodrigue

On Tuesday July 7, I will be part of a panel discussion organized by the International Transportation Forum (OECD) about the decarbonization of transportation. My presentation will focus on the challenges to the global freight transport and logistics system and some potential future trends. Registration is available from the link

A review of the main factors that were associated with the location of cities prior to the industrial revolution. From the early 19th century, these considerations, particularly defense, would cease to be of much relevance.

Depicting the five major phases the can help articulate the development of the global economy since the 1500s.

Updated a page that discusses three historical perspective to see the emergence of globalization.

A comprehensive overview of the major challenges that urban passenger and freight transport systems are facing, particularly congestion.

Covers the major aspects behind the mobility of passengers and freight in urban areas.

Completed an upgrade of the section covering an introduction to the relationships between transportation and land use. It reviews the main models that have been developed to explain the the internal structure and dynamics of cities.

Revised the material depicting basic land rent theory concepts. These are a core aspect of economic geography.

Updated a page that articulates the different reciprocity between urban land uses.

Just completed an overhaul of the section about transportation and the urban form, which covers how transportation influences the shape and structure of cities.