Challenges for Corridors: Future Perspectives on European Corridor Development

P.A. Witte*, T.J.M. Spit

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    Abstract

    In many European policy documents, the integration of transport, spatial and economic dimensions in corridor development is advocated as a means to cope with challenges that occur within corridors. For many years, however, knowledge about corridors was only developed from a sector perspective and with a more or less technocratic approach – despite a growing call for a more integrated analysis of corridor issues. To address these challenges efficiently, the integration argument needs specific knowledge on the different problem areas. Therefore, the question remains as to what extent an integrated analysis would be beneficial in resolving persistent corridor issues, such as the existence of bottlenecks. This contribution aims to highlight the outcome of two related research projects in which the possible added value of an integrated perspective on corridor development is addressed. The evidence presented reflects the current state-of-the-art knowledge regarding integrated corridor development and the possible future challenges for European corridors that may result from this. Whether the added value of the integration argument in corridor development can be found in practice will be researched as well as whether this leads to restating the importance of corridors for present-day European policy objectives.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationIntegrated Spatial and Transport Infrastructure Development
    Subtitle of host publicationThe Case of the European North-South Corridor Rotterdam-Genoa
    EditorsHansjörg Drewello, Bernd Scholl
    Place of PublicationCham
    PublisherSpringer
    Pages99-114
    Number of pages16
    Edition1
    ISBN (Electronic)978-3-319-15708-5
    ISBN (Print)978-3-319-15707-8, 978-3-319-37253-2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 28 Sept 2015

    Publication series

    NameContributions to Economics
    PublisherSpringer
    ISSN (Print)1431-1933
    ISSN (Electronic)2197-7178

    Keywords

    • Corridors
    • Integration
    • Transnational

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