Transportation Planning Handbook (ePub)

A multi-disciplinary approach to transportation planning
fundamentals

The Transportation Planning Handbook is a comprehensive,
practice-oriented reference that presents the fundamental concepts
of transportation planning alongside proven techniques. This new
fourth edition is more strongly focused on serving the needs of all
users, the role of safety in the planning process, and
transportation planning in the context of societal concerns,
including the development of more sustainable transportation
solutions. The content structure has been redesigned with a new
format that promotes a more functionally driven multimodal approach
to planning, design, and implementation, including guidance toward
the latest tools and technology. The material has been updated to
reflect the latest changes to major transportation resources such
as the HCM, MUTCD, HSM, and more, including the most current ADA
accessibility regulations.

Transportation planning has historically followed the rational
planning model of defining objectives, identifying problems,
generating and evaluating alternatives, and developing plans.
Planners are increasingly expected to adopt a more
multi-disciplinary approach, especially in light of the rising
importance of sustainability and environmental concerns. This book
presents the fundamentals of transportation planning in a
multidisciplinary context, giving readers a practical reference for
day-to-day answers.

* Serve the needs of all users

* Incorporate safety into the planning process

* Examine the latest transportation planning software
packages

* Get up to date on the latest standards, recommendations, and
codes

Developed by The Institute of Transportation Engineers, this
book is the culmination of over seventy years of transportation
planning solutions, fully updated to reflect the needs of a
changing society. For a comprehensive guide with practical answers,
The Transportation Planning Handbook is an essential
reference.