TY - BOOK AU - Woldeamanuel,Mintesnot G. TI - Concepts in urban transportation planning: the quest for mobility, sustainability and quality of life SN - 9780786499663 (softcover : alk. paper) U1 - 388.4 PY - 2016/// CY - North Carolina:. PB - McFarland & Company. KW - Choice of transportation KW - Local transit KW - Urban transportation policy KW - Urban transportation KW - Environmental aspects KW - Planning N1 - "With a clear introduction to urban transportation issues, this book offers solutions for creating sustainable mobility. Besides historical developments, topics include planning, policy and legislative initiatives, nonmotorized and public transportation, environmental and social justice issues, and safety. The author discusses social, health and economic consequences of autocentric transportation and possible policy measures to address them. The important topic of changing travel behavior is discussed. Chapters are presented with straightforward concepts, case studies, review questions and ideas for class projects"--Provided by publisher; 0; 0; 0; 388_400000000000000_WOL ER -