This book offers solutions for creating sustainable urban transportation. Topics include historical developments, planning, policy and legislative initiatives, nonmotorized and public transportation, environmental and social justice issues, and safety. The author discusses social, health and economic consequences of autocentric transportation and possible policy measures to address them. The important topic of changing travel behavior is discussed. Chapters contain straightforward concepts, case studies, review questions and ideas for class projects. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

Woldeamanuel, Mintesnot G., 1975- author

Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers

McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers

McFarland & Company; McFarland

United States, United States of America

Illustrated, 2016

Jan 27, 2016

6, 20160127

Source title: Concepts in Urban Transportation Planning: The Quest for Mobility, Sustainability and Quality of Life

1 online resource
"This book offers solutions for creating sustainable mobility. Topics include planning, policy and legislative initiatives, nonmotorized and public transportation, environmental and social justice issues, and safety. The author discusses social, health and economic consequences of autocentric transportation and possible policy measures to address them. The important topic of changing travel behavior is discussed. Chapters are presented with straightforward concepts, case studies, review questions and ideas for class projects"--Back cover
"With a clear introduction to urban transportation issues, this book offers solutions for creating sustainable mobility. Besides historical developments, topics include planning, policy and legislative initiatives, nonmotorized and public transportation, environmental and social justice issues, and safety. The author discusses social, health and economic consequences of autocentric transportation and possible policy measures to address them. The important topic of changing travel behavior is discussed. Chapters are presented with straightforward concepts, case studies, review questions and ideas for class projects"--Provided by publisher
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Cover; Table of Contents; Preface; Part I: History, Planning and Environmental Policy; 1. Introduction: Exploring Urban Transportation; 2. History of Urban Transportation: How Highways and Automobiles Shape American Cities; 3. Transportation Policy and the Planning Process; 4. Travel Demand Forecasting: The Four-Step Model; 5. Impacts of Transportation on the Environment and Society; Part II: Planning forDrive-Alternative Means of Travel; 6. Driving Less: Changing Travel Behavior; 7. Planning for Non-Motorized Transportation-Walking and Cycling; 8. Planning for Public Transportation
Part III: Planning for Safety and Social Equity9. Traffic Accidents and Safety Issues; 10. Social Equity and the Transportation-Disadvantaged; Part IV: Urban Transportation Outside the United States; 11. Urban Transportation in Europe; 12. Urban Transportation in the Developing World; Glossary; Index

With a clear introduction to urban transportation issues, this book offers solutions for creating sustainable mobility. Besides historical developments, topics include planning, policy and legislative initiatives, non-motorized and public transportation, environmental and social justice issues, and safety. With a clear introduction to urban transportation issues, this book offers solutions for creating sustainable mobility. Besides historical developments, topics include planning, policy and legislative initiatives, nonmotorized and public transportation, environmental and social justice issues, and safety. The author discusses social, health and economic consequences of autocentric transportation and possible policy measures to address them. The important topic of changing travel behavior is discussed. Chapters are presented with straightforward concepts, case studies, review questions and ideas for class projects

2024-07-01