Image from Google Jackets

London 2020 transport transformation or tragedy? [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Series: Research Briefing ; Summer 2008Publication details: London GVA Grimley ; 2008Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 388.406 GVA
Online resources:
Partial contents:
The Tube-closing the gap -- Strategic opportunities from Rail -- Aviation and London's competitiveness -- Driving forward road pricing
Summary: This briefing summarises seminars held between September 2007 and January 2008 between GVA Grimley and CBI (Confederation of British Industry) on transport in London. Analyses what is happening in the transport industry in London and the impact on the overall economy of London in 2020. Presents the main issues as being over congestion, refurbishment of the underground, train overcrowding and airport delays. Discusses if there will be improvements or regression. Finds that transport in London remains a major problem; that current upgrades are done but will take time and companies need to take this into account in their business plans; that the changes might not be important enough to keep pace with the needs. Concludes that they will still be positive and gives list of places affected by these changes.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
Book Virtual Online ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 144261-2001

The Tube-closing the gap -- Strategic opportunities from Rail -- Aviation and London's competitiveness -- Driving forward road pricing

This briefing summarises seminars held between September 2007 and January 2008 between GVA Grimley and CBI (Confederation of British Industry) on transport in London. Analyses what is happening in the transport industry in London and the impact on the overall economy of London in 2020. Presents the main issues as being over congestion, refurbishment of the underground, train overcrowding and airport delays. Discusses if there will be improvements or regression. Finds that transport in London remains a major problem; that current upgrades are done but will take time and companies need to take this into account in their business plans; that the changes might not be important enough to keep pace with the needs. Concludes that they will still be positive and gives list of places affected by these changes.