Transport resilience and vulnerability: The role of connectivity

Authors

Aura Reggiani
Peter Nijkamp
Diego Lanzi

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

2015

Subject Area

place - urban, operations - coordination, operations - reliability

Keywords

Resilience, Vulnerability, Transport networks, Connectivity, Accessibility

Abstract

This paper aims to adopt a critical stance on the relevance and interpretation of the recently emerging concepts of resilience and vulnerability in transportation studies. It makes a clear distinction between engineering and ecological interpretations of these concepts and offers a systematic typology of various studies in this field. A core element in the study is the linkage between the aforementioned concepts and connectivity/accessibility in transport networks. The methodological findings in the study are put in perspective by addressing also such concepts as robustness, reliability and friability of transport systems.

Rights

Permission to publish the abstract has been given by Elsevier, copyright remains with them.

Comments

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http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/09658564

Recommended Citation

Reggiani, A., Nijkamp, P., & Lanzi, D. (2015). Transport resilience and vulnerability: The role of connectivity. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, Available online 25 February 2015. In Press, Corrected Proof.