Seis décadas de cambios en la movilidad viaria y sus efectos en el territorio español

  1. Federico Pablo Martí 1
  1. 1 Universidad de Alcalá (España)
Journal:
Economistas

ISSN: 0212-4386

Year of publication: 2024

Issue: 185

Pages: 279-289

Type: Article

More publications in: Economistas

Abstract

The article explores the evolution of Spain’s transportation network, highlighting how its radial design has been shaped by both geographic factors and historical political decisions. Through historical analysis, it demonstrates that infrastructure policies have tended to reinforce pre-existing transport flows, adapting to Spain’s physical characteristics and needs. Furthermore, it examines how recent expansions and improvements in the road network have affected traffic flows, impacted territorial distribution and promoting economic development, albeit with uneven effects across regions.