This new book by TPS member, David Metz sets out the principles that could underpin a strategic policy for transport. Instead of focusing piecemeal on getting from place to place ever faster, we need to think about how and where we want the economy to develop, and about how new the digital technologies can help achieve this. http://londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/travel-fast-or-smart/

 

David Metz is honorary professor in the Centre for Transport Studies at University College London, formerly Chief Scientist at the UK Department for Transport. He is the author of Peak Car: The Future of Travel and The Limits to Travel: How Far Will You Go.