This book investigates the institutional and structural barriers that prevent the implementation of sustainable, low-energy transport systems within modern city-regions. Angela Hull draws upon extensive research into European transport behavior and policy frameworks to argue that technical solutions alone are insufficient. She posits that successful urban planning requires a fundamental shift in institutional structures and the integration of territorial planning strategies to foster long-term environmental sustainability.

Experts in urban planning and public policy identify this work as a rigorous examination of the intersection between governance and infrastructure. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a foundational text for students and practitioners interested in the complexities of sustainable regional development.