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- English
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Transportation for Livable Cities
About this book
The twenty-first century finds civilization heavily based in cities that have grown into large metropolitan areas. Many of these focal points of human activity face problems of economic inefficiency, environmental deterioration, and an unsatisfactory quality of life—problems that go far in determining whether a city is "livable." A large share of these problems stems from the inefficiencies and other impacts of urban transportation systems.
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 friendly. This book explores the complex relationship between transportation and the character of cities and metropolitan regions. Vukan Vuchic applies his experience in urban transportation systems and policies to present a systematic review of transportation modes and their characteristics.
Transportation for Livable Cities dispels the myths and emotional advocacies for or against freeways, rail transit, bicycles,and other modes of transportation. The author discusses the consequences of excessive automobile dependence and shows that the most livable cities worldwide have intermodal systems that balance highway and public transit modes while providing for pedestrians, bicyclists, and paratransit. Vuchic defines the policies necessary for achieving livable cities: the effective implementation of integrated intermodal transportation systems.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- List of Figures
- List of Tables
- List of Photographs
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- 1 The Crisis of U.S. Cities and Metropolitan Areas: An Overview
- 2 The City-Transportation Relationship
- 3 How Did We Get Here? Transportation Policies and Practices in the United States
- 4 Urban Transportation Policies: United States and Peer Countries
- 5 Common Misconceptions in Urban Transportation
- 6 Transportation Policies for Livable Cities
- 7 Implementing the Solutions: Measures for Achieving Intermodal Balance
- 8 Cities and Transportation: What Is the Future?
- Bibliography
- Index
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