Handbook of transport systems and traffic control

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. It is a resource for both experienced researchers and those new to the field.

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors Hensher, David A., 1947-, Button, Kenneth, 1948-
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Bingley, U.K. : Emerald, 2001.
SeriesHandbooks in transport ; v. 3.
Subjects
Transportation > General.
Transportation > Public Transportation.
Transport industries.
Economic systems & structures.
Transportation engineering > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Traffic engineering > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781615832460
9781786359735
ISSN1472-7889 ;
DOI10.1108/9781615832460
Physical Description1 online resource (595 p.) : ill.

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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction / K.J. Button, D.A. Hensher
  • Transport 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, J. Clegg, R. Yarrow
  • 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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