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Books > Sport & Leisure > Transport: general interest > General
Long-term economic growth and increasing vehicle congestion is
creating a greater demand for efficient and safe transportation.
The high cost of maintaining and fixing pre-existing infrastructure
is leading the industry to realize that sustainable long-term
transportation planning is needed to keep pace with the growing
economy. Building a Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure for
Long-Term Economic Growth examines contemporary transportation
issues through the lens of various modes of transportation while
also focusing on the importance of sustainability, urban planning,
and funding. The book covers the topics of sustainability and
climate change, public management and planning, financing of
transportation infrastructure, and revenue and spending issues
facing modern transportation infrastructure. It is ideally designed
for engineers, planners, government officials, transportation
specialists, legislators, researchers, academicians, students, and
industry professionals seeking current research on sustainable
transport systems.
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