This book has been authored by an academician with vast teaching, research & consultancy experience and co-authored by a field executive with experience on rail and road project planning and management as well as some teaching and consultancy experience. The book covers basics of Urban Transport planning including demand forecasting; planning and management aspects of urban public transport, (both road and rail-based) and public transport system design including route planning in detail.
Foreword
Preface
Abbreviations
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Urbanization and Transportation
Chapter 3 : Urban Transportation Characteristics
Chapter 4 : Urban Transportation Planning Process
Chapter 5 : Travel Demand Forecasting
Chapter 6 : Public Transportation - Bus Transport
Chapter 7 : Public Transportation - Rail Transport
Chapter 8 : System Design of Rail Rapid Transit
Chapter 9 : Coordination of Public Transport
Chapter 10 : Parking
Chapter 11 : Non-Motorized Urban Transportation
Chapter 12 : Intermediate Public Transport
Chapter 13 : Urban Goods Movement
Chapter 14 : Innovations in Urban Transportation
Index
