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  • Simulation Approaches in Transportation Analysisby Ryuichi Kitamura

    Springer 2005; US$ 159.00

    Simulation Approaches in Transportation Analysis: Recent Advances and Challenges presents the latest developments in transport simulation, including dynamic network simulation and micro-simulation of people?s movement in an urban area. It offers a collection of the major simulation models that are now in use throughout the world; it illustrates each model in detail, examines potential problems, and points to directions for future development. The reader will be able to understand the functioning, applicability, and usefulness of advanced transport simulation models. The material in this book will be of wide use to graduate students and practitioners as well as researchers in the transportation engineering and planning fields. more...

  • Transport Terminals and Modal Interchangesby Christopher Blow

    Taylor & Francis 2005; US$ 87.95

    This is the first book to review a trend in transport systems which has only recently come of age: the multi-modal interchange. Separate modes of transport are being linked through 'joined-up thinking', and transport designers and authorities are only now able to exploit interchange opportunities. This book presents examples of how these new opportunities have been planned and designed, and outlines how transfer and mobility can be improved in the future. Blow takes the airport as the focal point of true multi-modal passenger terminals and presents the development of these buildings as representing a new experience in travel. The book shows that the success of the experience of transferring from one mode of transport to another depends on... more...

  • Intermodal Freight Transportby David Lowe

    Taylor & Francis 2005; US$ 97.95

    This book provides an introduction to the whole concept of intermodal freight transport, the means of delivering goods using two or more transport modes, recounting both European experience and UK developments and reporting on the extensive political influences on this form of transport. This is placed into context with reference to developments in North America and Asia. Detailed explanations are given of the road and rail vehicles, the loading units and the transfer equipment used in such operations. In particular, the role of the Channel Tunnel in the development of long-haul combined transport operations between the UK and Europe is considered. * Gain knowledge from a leading industry expert with over 40 years of transport experience... more...

  • Economic Impacts of Intelligent Transportation Systemsby E Bekiaris; Y J Nakanishi

    Elsevier 2004; US$ 230.00

    There are unique complexities associated with the economic valuation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and telematics. Traditional methods of quantitative analysis may not be appropriate in accurately and reliably assessing the economic impacts of these technologies. Although advanced transportation and related technologies are being planned and deployed at an increasingly rapid pace, many of the technologies are still relatively new, and their use may not be widespread. Much of the initial information and statistics gathered have been anecdotal and have focused more on benefits rather than costs. Therefore, difficulties arise due to the lack of historical data and 'lessons learned' from which to draw upon. In addition, compared... more...

  • Container Terminals and Automated Transport Systemsby Hans-Otto Günther; Kap Hwan Kim

    Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG 2005; US$ 189.00

    This book reflects recent developments in the automation of container terminals and transportation systems, the highly sophisticated control strategies needed to meet desired performance measures, and presents new insights & successful solutions to operational problems. Includes quantitative methods, case studies, simulation systems. more...

  • Applications of Agent Technology in Traffic and Transportationby Franziska Klügl; Ana Bazzan; Sascha Ossowski

    Springer 2005; US$ 69.95

    Building effective and user-friendly transportation systems is one of the big challenges for engineers in the 21st century. There is an increasing need to understand, model, and govern such systems at both the individual (micro) and the society (macro) level. Still, this raises significant technical problems, as transportation systems may contain thousands of autonomous, "intelligent" entities that need to be simulated and/or controlled. Therefore, traffic and transportation scenarios are extraordinarily appealing for Distributed Artificial Intelligence, and (multi-) agent technology in particular. This book gives an overview of recent advances in agent-based transportation systems. It includes both a state-of-the-art survey and reports... more...

  • Handbook of Transportation Engineeringby Myer Kutz

    McGraw-Hill 2003; US$ 150.00

    This is a comprehensive, problem-solving engineering guide on the strategic planning, development, and maintenance of public and private transportation systems. Covering all modes of transportation on land, air, and water, the Handbook shows how to solve specific problems, such as facility improvement, cost reduction, or operations optimization at local, regional, national, and international levels. * Extensive sections on road construction and maintenance, bridge construction and repair, and mass transit systems * Examines airline traffic control systems, airline schedule planning, and airline ground operation * Covers marine, rail, and freight transportation more...

  • Electronic Road User Charging and Tollingby Andrew Pickford

    Artech House 2006; US$ 139.00

    As highways, crossing points, and urban streets become increasingly jammed with traffic, more and more roadway authorities are turning to electronic tolling and pricing to manage traffic and road usage. This authoritative book offers professionals expert guidance in planning, procuring, and operating electronic tolling and road-user charging systems. It cuts through a seemingly confusing array of technology solutions so analysts and engineers can match the right technology to policy. Moreover, the book clearly explains pricing and traffic management principles so planners can easily establish and change policies and pricing schemes. This practical volume focuses on established and emerging technologies used in charging, enforcement, and classifying... more...

  • Human Reliability and Error in Transportation Systemsby B.S. Dhillon

    Springer 2007; US$ 169.00

    Human errors contribute significantly to most transportation crashes: approximately 70 to 90 percent of crashes are the result of human error. This book examines human reliability across all types of transportation systems. The material is accessible to readers with no previous knowledge in the field and is supported with a full explanation of the necessary mathematical concepts together with numerous examples and test problems. more...

  • Optimization in Public Transportationby Anita Schöbel

    Springer 2006; US$ 84.95

    Develops models, results and algorithms for optimizing public transportation from a customer-oriented point of view. This book uses methods that are based on graph-theoretic approaches and integer programming. It deals with the design of zone tariff systems, in which the fare is determined by the number of zones used by the passengers. more...