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.


Transportation Plan

Transportation Plan

Author: United States. National Park Service

Publisher:

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13:

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The Transportation Plan proposes actions to provide for safe and enjoyable travel in the area of Glacier National Park that includes Going-to-the-Sun Road and related attractions. The plan is needed to correct road deficiencies, reduce safety hazards, and solve traffic and transportation problems in this area and to identify the most feasible public transit system for future use. Cultural resource preservation laws and procedures were a major consideration in planning. Going-to-the-Sun Road is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a significant cultural resource.


Hearings

Hearings

Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the District of Columbia

Publisher:

Published: 1965

Total Pages: 1326

ISBN-13:

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