Handbook of Transport Systems and Traffic Control, Volume 3

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