Transportation Engineering An Introduction

Cover
About the Authors
Contents
Preface to the Third Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Chapter 1: Transportation as a System
	1. Introduction
	2. The Field of Transportation Engineering
	3. The Practice of Transportation Engineering
	4. The Nature of Transportation Engineering
	5. The Systems Approach
	6. Transportation Policymaking
	7. Movement and Transportation
	8. Overview of Transportation Systems Characteristcs
	9. Transportation Systems, Hierarchies, and Classification
	10. Communications, Transportation, and Transport Gaps
	11. Transportation and Transportation-Related Problems
	12. Transportation and Sustainability
	13. Emerging Transportation Technologies
	14. Istea and Tea-21
	Summary
	References
	Exercises
Chapter 2: Transportation Economics
	1. The Scope of Transportation Economics
	2. Transportation Demand
	3. Demand, Supply, and Equilibrium
	4. Sensitivity of Travel Demand
	5. Factors Affecting Elasticities
	6. Kraft Demand Mode
	7. Direct and Cross Elasticities
	8. Consumer Surplus
	9. Costs
	10. Pricing and Subsidy Policies
	Summary
	References
	Exercises
Chapter 3: The Land-Use/Transportation System
	1. Introduction
	2. Urban System Components
	3. Concepts and Definitions
	4. Criteria for Measuring and Comparing Urban Structure
	5. Some Selected Theories and Topics
	6. Land Use and Transportation
	7. Urban Growth or Decline
	8. Characteristics of Land-Use Forecasting and the Land-Use Plan
	Summary
	References
	Exercises
Chapter 4: Vehicle and Human Characteristics
	1. Introduction
	2. A Simplified Framework
	3. Perception Reaction
	4. Driver Strategy
	5. Characteristics of Vehicles
	6. Kinematics of Vehicles
	7. Dynamic Characteristics
	8. Tire Friction
	Summary
	References
	Exercises
Chapter 5: Traffic Flow Characteristics
	1. Introduction
	2. The Nature of Traffic Flow
	3. Approaches to Understanding Traffic Flow
	4. Parameters Connected with Traffic Flow
	5. Categories of Traffic Flow
	6. The Uninterrupted Traffic Flow Model
	7. Analysis of Speed, Flow, and Density Relationship
	8. Empirical Studies of Traffic Stream Characteristics
	9. Trajectory Diagrams
	10. General Model of Vehicle Stream Flow
	11. Centrally Versus Individually Controlled Modes
	Summary
	References
	Exercises
Chapter 6: Geometric Design of Highways
	1. Introduction
	2. Locational Design
	3. Design Controls and Criteria
	4. Elements of Design
	5. Cross-Section Elements
	Summary
	References
	Exercises
Chapter 7: Highways Capacity
	1. Introduction
	2. Highway Capacity and Level of Service
	3. Basic Freeway Capacity Studies
	4. Multilane Highway Capacity
	5. Two-Lane Highway Capacity
	Summary
	References
	Exercises
Chapter 8: Intersection Control and Design
	1. Introduction
	2. Types of Intersections
	3. Design Considerations and Objectives
	4. Traffic Control Devices
	5. Conflict Areas at Intersections
	6. Types of Intersection Controls
	7. Traffic Signals
	Summary
	References
	Exercises
Chapter 9: At-Grade Intersection Capacity and Level of Service
	1. Introduction
	2. Capacity and Level of Service
	3. Capacity of Signalized Intersections
	4. Level of Service for Signalized Intersections
	5. Signalization Details
	6. Unsignalized Intersections
	Summary
	References
	Exercises
Chapter 10: Public Passenger Transportation
	1. Introduction
	2. Historical Development of Urban Transportation
	3. Mass Transit Definitions and Classifications
	4. Transit System Operations, Service, and Characteristics
	5. Family of Regular Transit Modes
	6. Classification of Urban Transport Demands
	7. Capacity and Level of Service of Urban Transit
	8. Operational Design
	9. Screening of Transportation Modal Options
	10. Routes and Networks
	11. Planning Concerns and Planning Guidelines
	Summary
	References
	Exercises
Chapter 11: Urban Transportation Planning
	1. Introduction
	2. Organization
	3. Planning Work Program
	4. Transportation Plan
	5. Plan Refinement
	6. Transportation Improvement Program
	7. The Continuing Process
	8. Overview of Information Needs
	9. Travel Forecasting
	10. Overview of the Forecasting Process
	11. Urban Activity Forecasts
	12. Trip Generation
	13. Trip Distribution
	14. Mode Usage
	15. Trip Assignment
	16. Back-of-the-Envelope-Type Calculations
	17. Specification, Calibration, and Validation
	Summary
	References
	Exercises
Chapter 12: Local Area Traffic Management
	1. Introduction
	2. Pedestrian Facilities
	3. Bicycle Facilities
	4. Traffic Planning and Management, at the Local Level
	5. Parking and Terminal Facilities
	Summary
	References
	Exercises
Chapter 13: Energy Issues Connected with Transportation
	1. Introduction
	2. Energy Issues in Transportation
	3. Energy Conservation
	4. Energy Contingency Strategies
	5. Energy Analysis Information and Methods
	Summary
	References
	Exercises
Chapter 14: TSM Planning: Framework
	1. Introduction
	2. What is TSM?
	3. The Need for TSM
	4. Long-Range versus TSM Planning
	5. TSM Planning Cycle
	6. TSM Strategies
	7. TSM Classification: Assessment of Impacts
	8. Air Quality Impacts
	9. Strategic Management Framework for TSM
	10. Experience with Freeway Corridors: An Example
	11. Case Study: White Plains CBD Study
	12. Transportation Demand Management and ITS
	Summary
	References
	Exercises
Chapter 15: Evaluation of Transportation Improvement
	1. Introduction
	2. Feasibility Issues
	3. Evaluation Issues
	4. The Evaluation Process
	5. Values, Goals, Objectives, Criteria, and Standards
	6. Estimation of Costs, Impacts, and Performance Levels
	7. Evaluation of Alternatives
	8. Economic and Financial Concepts
	9. Analysis Techniques
	10. Reporting Results
	Summary
	References
	Exercises
Chapter 16: Transportation Saferty
	1. Introduction
	2. The Highway Safety Problem
	3. Safety Responsibility
	4. Typical Accident Categories
	5. The Highway Safety Improvement Program
	6. Examples
	Summary
	References
	Exercises
Appendix: Elements of Engineering Economics
	1. Introduction
	2. Notation
	3. Simple Interest
	4. Compound Interest
	5. Uniform Series of Payments
	6. Uniform Gradient Series
	7. Discrete Compound Interest Factors
	8. Uniform Continuous Cash Flow and Capitalized Cost
	References
	Exercises
Appendix B: Application of Probability and Statistics
	1. Introduction
	2. The Elements of Probability
	3. Data Analysis and Evaluation
	4. Sampling
	5. Significance Testing
	6. Regression Analysis
	7. Queing Models
	Exercises