Description
Book SynopsisDiscusses transport systems and the implementation of related public policy - a relevant topic with contemporary traffic congestion, environmental intrusion, transport safety, and budget issues. This is a useful resource for both experienced researchers and those new to the field.
Table of ContentsIntroduction;
K.J. Button, D.A. HensherTransport planning;
D. Banister Traffic reduction;
P.B. Goodwin Equity versus efficiency in transport systems;
C. Nash The concept of optimal transport systems;
R. Vickerman The economics of transport networks;
K.J. Button Traffic congestion and congestion pricing;
R. Lindsey, E. Verhoef Modal diversion;
D.A. Hensher Induced travel and user benefits: clarifying definitions and measurement for urban road infrastructure;
P.W. Abelson, D.A. Hensher Cost-benefit analysis in transport;
P. Mackie, J. Nellthorp Transport subsidies;
W. Rothengatter Transportation demand management;
J.L. Gifford, O.J. Stalebrink Infrastructure capacity;
T.R. Lakshmanan, W.P. Anderson Transport safety;
I. Savage Environmental protection;
E. Quinet, D. Sperling Transportation and economic development;
K. Haynes, K.J. Button Bus services: deregulation and privatisation (lessons for third world cities);
A. Armstrong-Wright Transportation in sparsely populated regions;
A.E. Andersson Biking and walking: the position of non-motorized transport modes in transport systems;
P. Rietveld Traffic calming;
R. Brindle Specialized transport;
D. Gillingwater, N. Tyler Women and travel;
L.A. Schintler Cross-border traffic;
K.J. Button Parking and traffic control;
W. Young Road vehicle design standards;
M.C. Case, M.G. Lay Junction design;
R.N. Bird High-occupancy routes and truck lanes;
D. Pitfield, R. Watson Urban traffic flow;
A.D. May Traffic flow control;
L.A. Schintler Traffic control devices and management;
K.J. Button Intelligent transport systems;
M.A.P. Taylor Transportation information systems;
B. Benson Route guidance systems;
D. Nelson, P.J. Tarnoff Modeling traffic signal control;
M. Smith et al. Railway scheduling;
R. Watson Public transport scheduling;
A. Ceder Seaport terminal management;
B. Thomas Air traffic control systems;
G.L. Donohue Airport slot controls;
A.M. Khan
