[sustran] Walter's comments on Transport in the South

[Obwon]

Eric Bruun wrote:
> 
> On Tue, 31 Mar 1998, Institute for Transportation and Development Policy wrote:
> 
> > Dear Sarah Roberts,
> 
>    [snip]>
> >
> > There are bits and pieces of good things  going on.  I'd suggest you look at
> > my UNDP report.  It has all I know about these things.
> >
> > Best,
> > Walter Hook
> > ITDP
> > >
> >   [snip]>
> >
>    Walter, All you know? You are being far too modest.
> 
>    Walter, while you are talking about this subject, I would love to hear
>    what you think about the future of sustainable tranportation in places
>    like China. The Worldwatch Institute paints the picture that they
>    are hell bent on becoming an automobile-centered society.
> 
>    Eric B.
> 
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  I've been hearing much the same thing, they're routing bicycles and
becaks from the streets etc., embarking on road building projects and
seeking automoblie plants/partnerships.  They should be looking at
electric trolleys and cars.  But gas is faster and also easily taxable,
road building looks impressive and makes the city look modern.  So I
have to guess that the more 'attractive' package will win in the short
term.

  Obwon

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