Preface 13 1.Introduction 19 1.1 The Context 1.2 Sustainable Transportation 1.3 Road Transport in India 1.4 Organisation of the Book 2.Micro-Foundations of Transport Economics 43 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Transport Economics in Historical Perspective 2.3 Market Structures in Transport Supply 2.4 Elasticity of Demand in Transport 2.5 Conclusion 3.External Effects of Transport 73 3.1 Introduction 3.2 The Theoratical Framework 3.3 Externalities From Road Transport 3.4 Conclusion 4.Policy Instruments and Transport Externalities 101 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Using the Markets 4.3 Creating the Markets 4.4 Using Legislative Powers 4.5 Engaging the Public 4.6 Conclusion 5.Mobilising Resources from The Positive Externalities 123 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Concerns and Options 5.3 Theory of Road Pricing 5.4 Conclusion 6.Public Transport Systems 139 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Public Transport Services 6.3 Public Sector Transport Provisioning 6.4 Mass Rapid Transport Systems 6.5 Conclusion 7.Transport Sustainability and Policy 153 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Corcenrs for A Trasport Policy 7.3 Guiding Principles for Sustainable Transpostation 7.4 Conclusion 8.Road Transport in Himachal Pradesh: Policy Options for Sustainable Development 169 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Development of Road Infrastructure 8.3 Transpost Sector in Himachal Pradesh 8.4 Areas of Concern 8.5 Agenda for Reform 8.6 Conclusion 9.E-Governance A Tool for Change Management in Transport; A Case Study from Himachal Pradesh 213 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Conceptual Framework 9.3 Methodology 9.4 The Pre-Project Scenario 9.5 Initiaves Taken and Milestones Achieved 9.6 Outcome of the Initiative 9.7 Conclusion 10. Conclusion 237 Bibliography 253 Index 263