Elsevier China's Experience in Eco Cities and Green Transport

China's Experience in Eco Cities and Green Transport helps readers develop a deeper understanding of major changes and ongoing developments in ecological cities and green transportation in China. Using case studies from 28 cities that explore urban transportation construction, the book details field surveys and data retrieval, along with authoritative data that is used to analyze the Chinese experience. The book encourages readers to explore current and future developments in China, thus paving the way for high-quality urban planning and development. Importantly, the book also discusses the implications of the Chinese experience for other countries. Each chapter provides an overview of the city's unique characteristics, including its land use and urban layout, motorization and transportation infrastructure, public transit system, specialized transportation modes, development of slow traffic systems, ecological initiatives, urban culture, and civility, along with key highlights and lessons learned from the city's experience. Summarizes, for the first time, the experience of green transport construction in major cities in China Expounds on the concept of “transport leading city development” and the advantages that the integrated development of transport and land use can bring Provides considerable significance for transport planning and urban planning in terms of building an ecological and livable city based on a low-carbon, green transport system