Handbook of Transport Systems and Traffic Control

Transport is provided across a range of networks. These have grown with time as technology improvements and innovation have allowed individuals to develop new networks and refine systems that already exist. The period from 1800 to 2000, in particular, has seen real transformation, with steam power, the internal combustion engine and jet power revolutionizing transport. More recently, telecommunications have provided an alternative to travel and sometimes a complementary infrastructure that leads to increased travel. The current volume is concerned with the broader nature of transport systems, and with the implementation of public policy across these systems. These are important issues at a time when problems such as urban traffic congestion, environmental intrusion, transport safety, and budgetary constraints are exercising the minds of policy makers.