Concepts in Urban Transportation Planning: The Quest for Mobility, Sustainability and Quality of Life
| By: | Mintesnot G. Woldeamanuel |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers |
| Print ISBN: | 9780786499663 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781476623160 |
| Edition: | 0 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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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.