Concepts in Urban Transportation Planning
The Quest for Mobility, Sustainability and Quality of Life
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Urban, Political Science, Government, Public Policy, Reference & Language, Transportation
| Author: | Mintesnot G. Woldeamanuel | ISBN: | 9781476623160 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers | Publication: | February 22, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Mintesnot G. Woldeamanuel |
| ISBN: | 9781476623160 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers |
| Publication: | February 22, 2016 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
