Sustainable Roads: Effective Use of Resources

Integrated and Sustainable Development: Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference "Economic Science for Rural Development" 2012
Laura Zabarovska, Jānis Justs, Ineta Geipele

Good infrastructure historically proved to be an indispensable precondition for the sustainable economic development of the nations; however, governments, even in developed countries, are not able to fully finance infrastructure projects through the government budget, especially during financial crisis, and face difficulties to avoid excess consumption of non-renewable material resources. The study focuses on sustainable approach of using natural resources for road construction and maintenance in respect of the environment, economy and society as well as shows benefits of alternative road pavement type - concrete roads.

Keywords
infrastructure, sustainable development, recycling
Hyperlink
http://www.ef.llu.lv/images/stories/faili_konferences/29_recources_and_cooperation.pdf

Zabarovska, L., Justs, J., Geipele, I. Sustainable Roads: Effective Use of Resources. In: Integrated and Sustainable Development: Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference "Economic Science for Rural Development", Latvia, Jelgava, 26-27 April, 2012. Jelgava: Latvia University of Agriculture, 2012, pp.41-47. ISBN 978-9934-8304-2-6. ISSN 1691-3078.

Publication language
English (en)