The book discusses the rationale, highlighting the importance of intercity transport agenda especially for developing Asia. It reviews the evolution of different transport systems and role of intercity transport policy over time including recently emerging challenges particularly in the developed world. The book also includes country cases and analysis. It looks at key thematic issues which are at the core of intercity transport policy, covering all land transport modes. Cross country data on intercity transport variables are utilized for quantitative analysis on the relevant issues.