Transportation Planning, Policy and Analysis
Transportation Planning, Policy and Analysis

Author: D. N. M. Starkie

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2013-10-22

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1483156435

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Urban and Regional Planning Series, Volume 13: Transportation Planning, Policy and Analysis is a review of selected policies affecting the administration, urban transportation, and proposals regarding transport improvements. The book discusses the inter-relationship of transport policy and analysis of transportation planning. The text outlines the development of transportation planning considering the constraints placed upon studies made in the transportation system. The author describes the planning process as evolving, with the nature of the problem changing along with the passing of time. The author reviews the administrative framework and the polices affecting urban traffic and public transports. He evaluates the policy-decision mechanisms influenced by ""maximization subject to constraint."" The author then presents some mathematical simulation models of transport, and then emphasizes that actual testing and experimentation of a model are needed to overcome any cardinal weaknesses. The book also cites the SELNEC and Tyneside studies where their major component is on road expenditure, which studies regarded as not very cost-effective. The author then cites legislations and development proposals that transportation plans should be integrated with land use planning and traffic systems. The author also discusses why developments in transport planning analysis is a political decision. City administrators, officials of traffic and engineering departments and bureaus, civil engineers, and urban developers will find this book of interest.

Transportation Planning Handbook
Transportation Planning Handbook

Author: ITE (Institute of Transportation Engineers)

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2016-08-01

Total Pages: 1204

ISBN-13: 1118762355

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A multi-disciplinary approach to transportation planning fundamentals The Transportation Planning Handbook is a comprehensive, practice-oriented reference that presents the fundamental concepts of transportation planning alongside proven techniques. This new fourth edition is more strongly focused on serving the needs of all users, the role of safety in the planning process, and transportation planning in the context of societal concerns, including the development of more sustainable transportation solutions. The content structure has been redesigned with a new format that promotes a more functionally driven multimodal approach to planning, design, and implementation, including guidance toward the latest tools and technology. The material has been updated to reflect the latest changes to major transportation resources such as the HCM, MUTCD, HSM, and more, including the most current ADA accessibility regulations. Transportation planning has historically followed the rational planning model of defining objectives, identifying problems, generating and evaluating alternatives, and developing plans. Planners are increasingly expected to adopt a more multi-disciplinary approach, especially in light of the rising importance of sustainability and environmental concerns. This book presents the fundamentals of transportation planning in a multidisciplinary context, giving readers a practical reference for day-to-day answers. Serve the needs of all users Incorporate safety into the planning process Examine the latest transportation planning software packages Get up to date on the latest standards, recommendations, and codes Developed by The Institute of Transportation Engineers, this book is the culmination of over seventy years of transportation planning solutions, fully updated to reflect the needs of a changing society. For a comprehensive guide with practical answers, The Transportation Planning Handbook is an essential reference.

Spatial Data Integration, Processing and Traffic Analysis for Development of a Comprehensive Transportation Plan
Spatial Data Integration, Processing and Traffic Analysis for Development of a Comprehensive Transportation Plan

Author: Venkata Naga Pavan Kumar Velpuri

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13:

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This thesis presents a framework for integration, processing and analysis of off- network characteristics and on-network characteristics based on data collected from regional agencies, local agencies and the field to find answers to questions typically addressed in the development of a comprehensive transportation plan (CTP). These questions include: 1) Is the current street network plan legitimate under the current conditions? Is the current street network appropriate to meet existing and forecasted future travel needs of the study area? 2) Would the proposed changes and future plans have an affect on the classification of existing roads under the current conditions or in future? 3) Are there links that could be added as possible new roadways to improve connectivity in the study area? 4) Are there intersections that need improvement to meet the growing future needs? If so, what are suitable strategies? The need for collection, integration and processing of geospatial data and traffic analysis to develop a CTP is illustrated using the town of Stallings located in North Carolina. Geospatial and traffic analyses indicate significant levels of growth in the northeastern and southeastern parts of the study area. The traffic volumes and volume to capacity (V/C) ratio on all major roads are operating at or above capacity. This is expected to worsen over the next decades. Recommendations are made to meet the growing travel demand and congestion problems,