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Informationen zum Autor Mintesnot G. Woldeamanuel is an associate professor of urban studies and planning at California State University Northridge (CSUN). He was an assistant professor in the Planning and Community Development Program of Saint Cloud State University, and a research fellow in the Transportation Research Institute of the German Aerospace Center (DLR). He lives in North Hills, California. Klappentext This book offers solutions for creating sustainable urban transportation. Topics include historical developments, planning, policy and legislative initiatives, nonmotorized and public transportation, environmental and social justice issues, and safety. The author discusses social, health and economic consequences of autocentric transportation and possible policy measures to address them. The important topic of changing travel behavior is discussed. Chapters contain straightforward concepts, case studies, review questions and ideas for class projects. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here. Zusammenfassung With a clear introduction to urban transportation issues! this book offers solutions for creating sustainable mobility. Besides historical developments! topics include planning! policy and legislative initiatives! non-motorized and public transportation! environmental and social justice issues! and safety. Inhaltsverzeichnis PrefacePart I: History, Planning and Environmental Policy1. Exploring Urban Transportation (Introduction? Historical Perspective? Social, Psychological and Cultural Perspectives? Environmental Perspective?; Spatial and Geographical Perspective?; Economic Perspective?; Review Questions?; Project/Paper Ideas?; Videos ? Internet Sources ? Bibliography?)2. History of Urban Transportation: How Highways and Automobiles Shape American Cities (In the Beginning?; The Advent of Motorization?; U.S. Roads and Highway Systems?; Getting into the Car Culture?; The Need for Planning and Policy?; Environmental Concerns?; Recent, Future and New Technologies?; Review Questions?; Project/Paper Ide?; Videos ? Internet Sources ? Bibliography?)3. Transportation Policy and the Planning Process (Introduction?; The Transportation Planning Process?; Transportation Plans?; Actors in Transportation Planning?; Transportation Policy Instruments delete55; Review Questions?; Project/Paper Ide?; Internet Sources ? Bibliography?)4. Travel Demand Forecasting: The ?our-Step Model (Introduction?; Prerequisites to the ?our-Step Model?; Step 1: Trip Generation?; Step 2: Trip Distribution?; Step 3: Modal Split?; Step 4: Network Assignment?; Class Exercise?; Practice Problems?; Bibliography?)5. Impacts of Transportation on the Environment and Society (Introduction?; Auto Dependency and Its Impact?; Possible Solutions?; Travel Demand Management as Environmental Solution?; Other Sustainable Solutions?; Review Questions?0; Project/Paper Ide?1; Videos ? Internet Sources ? Bibliography?1Part II: Planning for ?rive-Alternative Means of Travel6. Driving Less: Changing Travel Behavior (Introduction: Why Do We Need to Change Travel Behavior??7; Change Means Avoiding Unnecessary Car Trips?3; Limiting Auto Use115; The Challenge: Convenience vs. Consciousness?9; Review Questions?1; Project/Paper Idea 121; Videos ?Internet Sources ? Bibliography 121)7. Planning for ?on-Motorized Transportation-Walking and Cycling (Introduction?4; The Benefit of Walking and Biking?6; The Built Environment and Walking or Biking 128; Sidewalk Infrastructure 131; Bicycling Infrastructure?4; Planning for ?on-Motorized Transportation?0; Successful Bicycling Practices?1; Review Questions?5; Project/Paper Ideas?5; Videos ?Internet Sources ? Bibliography?6)8. Planning for Public Transportation (Introduction?9; Public Transportation in American Cities?0; Health and Quality of Life Benefits?2; Environmental Benefits?4; Economic Benefit?5; Transit Oriented Devel...
