Overview

Transport is provided across a range of networks. These have grown with time as technology improvements and innovation have allowed individuals to develop new networks and refine systems that already exist. The period from 1800 to 2000, in particular, has seen real transformation, with steam power, the internal combustion engine and jet power revolutionizing transport. More recently, telecommunications have provided an alternative to travel and sometimes a complementary infrastructure that leads to increased travel. The current volume is concerned with the broader nature of transport systems, and with the implementation of public policy across these systems. These are important issues at a time when problems such as urban traffic congestion, environmental intrusion, transport safety, and budgetary constraints are exercising the minds of policy makers.

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Author:   Kenneth J. Button ,  David A. Hensher
Publisher:   Emerald Publishing Limited
Imprint:   Pergamon Press
Volume:   3
Dimensions:   Width: 16.50cm , Height: 3.60cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   1.293kg
ISBN:  

9780080435954

ISBN 10:   0080435955
Pages:   628
Publication Date:   02 October 2001
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction; 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

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