Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful
introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law,
expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be
accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the
substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.
Insightful and original in its approach, this Advanced Introduction to
Urban Transport Planning provides a fresh look at cost-efficiency and
casts the craft of transport planning in new light, allowing engineers
and urban planners to understand the benefits of breaking
mobility-centric systems that favour cars and prioritising multi-modal
transport systems that promote access. It features in-depth analysis of
traditional methods and how these are changing due to new technologies,
financial constraints and evolving environmental trends.
Key features include:
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Discussion of advantages of urban areas in terms of transport service
provision
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Clear distillation of priorities for a new era of transport planning
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Concise coverage of predominant concepts and theories
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Application for both urban planners and engineers
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Future oriented, cost-effective strategy.
This Advanced Introduction will be invaluable for students of urban
planning, transport geography, environmental studies, urban studies and
civil engineering. It will also provide a useful update for urban
planners, elected officials and civil engineers alike.
