Urban Transport Systems

von Ullekh Pandey Swetapuspa S Roshan P

224 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Urban Transport Systems Urban Transport Systems offers a comprehensive exploration of the principles, challenges, and innovations shaping transportation in modern cities. This book addresses the complex dynamics of urban mobility, infrastructure planning, and policy development, providing essential knowledge for creating efficient, accessible, and environmentally friendly transport networks. Key Features: - Overview of Urban Transport: Introduces types of urban transport systems, travel behavior, and the role of transport in urban development. - Planning and Design Principles: Covers traffic management, transit-oriented development, and integration of multi-modal transport options. - Public Transportation Systems: Examines buses, metro rail, light rail, and emerging shared mobility services. - Traffic Flow and Control: Explores modeling, signal systems, congestion management, and safety measures. - Sustainable Transport Solutions: Discusses green technologies, non-motorized transport, and policies for reducing pollution and energy consumption. - Infrastructure and Technology: Highlights advances in smart transportation systems, ITS, and data-driven mobility management.