Transportation for Livable Cities by Vuchic, Vukan R. Vuchic, Vukan R.
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Textbook (Hardcover - New Edition)
- 377pp
Textbook Information
- ISBN-13: 9780882851617
- Edition Description: New Edition
- Edition Number: 1
- Pub. Date: January 1999
- Publisher: Center Urban Policy Research
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: January 1999
- Publisher: Center Urban Policy Research
- Format: Textbook Hardcover, 377pp
- ISBN-13: 9780882851617
- ISBN: 0882851616
- Edition Number: 1
- Edition Description: New Edition
Synopsis
"The era of projects aimed at maximizing vehicular travel is being replaced by the broader goal of achieving livable cities: economically efficient, socially sound, and environmentally sustainable. This book explores the complex relationship between transportation and the character of cities and metropolitan regions." "Transportation for Livable Cities dispels the myths and emotional advocacies for or against freeways, rail transit, bicycles, and other modes. This book defines the policies necessary for achieving livable cities: the effective implementation of integrated intermodal transportation systems."--BOOK JACKET.
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Sorting out the issues amid the clamor for and against freeways, rail transit, bicycles, and other modes of transport, Vuchic (who founded the Transportation Systems Engineering program, U. of Pennsylvania) advocates solutions based on effective integrated intermodal transportation systems. He charts relevant data and illustrates strategies used in other countries to alleviate traffic congestion. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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