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The management of transportation and environmental issues for sustainable tourism development in Yogy Akarta, Indonesia

AuthorArum, Henrika Retno Tyas
Call NumberAIT Thesis no.UE-99-05
Subject(s)Ecotourism--Indonesia--Yogyakart
NoteA thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree for Master of Science
PublisherAsian Institute of Technology
AbstractTourism is a significant service industry. It covers many aspects of city life, including economic, social, cultural, and environment factors. There is the possibility of environmental degradation if the local environmental problems in tourism areas reach their capacity. In Yogyakarta, tourism has become a symbol for this city and there is a need to maintain its environmental quality from many aspects to help sustainable tourism development. One dimension to consider is transportation. In Yogyakarta, transportation has not been included as part of a comprehensive plan. This study aimed to identify the role of transportation in sustainable tourism in Yogyakarta and proposed recommendations to maintain the quality of life of the community. The air quality issues in transportation planning, together with convenience and health issues were examined. Issues in traffic volume, public health, parking, and tomists' mobility were considered.
Year2000
TypeThesis
SchoolSchool of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD)
DepartmentDepartment of Development and Sustainability (DDS)
Academic Program/FoSUrban Environmental and Management (UE)
Chairperson(s)Jamieson, Dr. Walter
Examination Committee(s)Gengaje, Rajan K.;Herabat, Pannapa
Scholarship Donor(s)Asian Development Bank - Japan Scholarship Program
DegreeThesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2000


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