Question

The Rimmer model for the development of land transport system in less developed economics was proposed in which of the following years ?
1. 1975
2. 1976
3. 1977
4. 1978

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 1977

• Transport network models comprise of frameworks for the transportation infrastructure, and their development is based on a number of intrinsic contributory factors of which environmental features are a critical part. Transport network models are thus used as frameworks to formulate systems.
• The development of transport networks utilizes several models for understanding the mode of development of the system. Such models can be quite specific regarding the mode of development of the transport networks they study. Some models lay a priority on spatial dimensions, some on modes of transport, while other approaches lay emphasis on a factor, such as analyzing the economic aspects of transport networks in their development. Among Transport Development Models, some notable models are as follows –

• Rimmer in 1977 presented a four phase model for the analysis of interrelated development of transport networks between developed countries and third world nations.  The model traces the impact of colonialism on the development of transport systems in these nations.

• The first phase begins with no links between the two, with more badly made roads, a limited amount of tracks for trains, etc with a socio-economic order with restricted means and ends.

• The early colonial phase is the second phase, and consists of exploration of the regions by colonial powers through sea routes, beginning with seafaring trade and limited settlements on these nations by colonial powers.

• The third phase occurs post colonization, and here the colonial powers engage in laying their basic infrastructure such as roads and railways along with radical changes in the political and economic organization of Third World nations.

  The last phase in this model is the neo-colonial stage, involving diversification and modernization of the transport systems. These transport networks were aimed at resource extraction from colonized nations by the colonial powers.