Traffic engineering design. Principles and practice. 2nd edition
Publication Year
2005
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Describes survey methods and techniques for predicting traffic flow. Considers the concepts of traffic capacity and flow. Relates techniques for estimating the effects of flow on highway performance. Addresses the fundamentals of traffic management and control. Discusses allocating priority to different types of traveller and vehicle, vehicle parking, road safety engineering and concepts of designing in safety measures to deal with pre-existing problems. Covers traffic calming and priority measures for public transport, sustainable transport, new technology, enforcement, and legislative framework.
Document History
Supersedes the 1998 edition.
Author
Slinn, M., Guest, P. and Matthews, P.
ISBN
0750658657
Publisher Information
Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann
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