The Geography of Transport Systems

A typology simplifying in four classes metropolitan spatial structures.

Performance is a multidimensional concept that varies based on the criteria being used. This chart compares urban transport modes over two criteria; speed and operational density.

An useful reminder that recessions and other economic disruptions such as COVID-19 impact economic and distribution systems in a selective manner depending on the nature of consumption.

The development of urban transportation systems is often influenced through path dependency mechanisms. The framework developed by Barter is discussed.

May 29 marks the official release date of the 5th edition of “The Geography of Transport Systems” by Routledge.

A simple but illustrative representation of the different spatial structures that transport technology can shape.

Added a new page covering the range of substitution and generation effects that ICT may have on the mobility of passengers and freight.

I undertook a preliminary analysis that divides the COVID-19 pandemic into several waves. Will update the page as the situation develop.

Updated a conceptualization of the four main industrial revolutions undertaken since the 19th century and the current unfolding of the fourth.