عنوان کتاب: Handbook of Transport Systems and Traffic Control, Volume 3

by Button, Kenneth J.

ناشر: Emerald, Inc.
سال: 2009
زبان: انگلیسی
تعداد صفحه (نسخه چاپی - نسخه الکترونیکی): 638-619
شابک: 9780511777233, 9780521868112, 978008043
نوع فایل: PDF
حجم: 36.00 مگابایت
This book discusses transport systems and the implementation of related public policy, a relevant topic, with contemporary traffic congestion, environmental intrusion, transport safety, and budget issues. A resource for both experienced researchers and those new to the field. Content: Front Matter • Introduction to the Series • Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Transport Planning 3. Traffic Reduction 4. Equity versus Efficiency in Transport Systems 5. The Concept of Optimal Transport Systems 6. Economics of Transport Networks 7. Traffic Congestion and Congestion Pricing 8. Modal Diversion 9. Induced Travel and User Benefits: Clarifying Definitions and Measurement for Urban Road Infrastructure 10. Cost-Benefit Analysis in Transport 11. Transport Subsidies 12. Transportation Demand Management 13. Infrastructure Capacity 14. Transport Safety 15. Environmental Protection 16. Transportation Systems and Economic Development 17. Bus Services: Deregulation and Privatization (Lessons for Third World Cities) 18. Transportation in Sparsely Populated Regions 19. Biking and Walking: The Position of Non-Motorized Transport Modes in Transport Systems 20. Traffic Calming 21. Specialized Transport 22. Women and Travel 23. Cross-Border Traffic 24. Parking and Traffic Control 25. Road Vehicle Design Standards 26. Junction Design 27. High-Occupancy Routes and Truck Lanes 28. Urban Traffic Flow 29. Traffic Flow Control 30. Traffic Control Devices and Management 31. Intelligent Transport Systems 32. Transportation Information Systems 33. Route Guidance Systems 34. Modeling Traffic Signal Control 35. Railway Scheduling 36. Public Transport Scheduling 37. Seaport Terminal Management 38. Air Traffic Control Systems 39. Airport Slot Controls Author Index Subject Index