Concepts in Urban Transportation Planning
Concepts in Urban Transportation Planning

Author: Mintesnot G. Woldeamanuel

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2016-02-22

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1476623163

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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.

The Use of Small Buses in Transit Service
The Use of Small Buses in Transit Service

Author: P. Brendon Hemily

Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 81

ISBN-13: 0309069149

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Examines the use of small buses -- 30 ft or less in length -- as replacements for large buses in fixed-route, scheduled servcice or those used in innovative, more flexible operations such as route deviation or demand-response service.