A central goal of transportation is the delivery of safe and
efficient services with minimal environmental impact. In practice,
though, human mobility has flourished while nature has suffered.
Awareness of the environmental impacts of roads is increasing, yet
information remains scarce for those interested in studying,
understanding, or minimizing the ecological effects of roads and
vehicles.
"Road Ecology" addresses that shortcoming by elevating
previously localized and fragmented knowledge into a broad and
inclusive framework for understanding and developing solutions. The
book brings together fourteen leading ecologists and transportation
experts to articulate state-of-the-science road ecology principles,
and presents specific examples that demonstrate the application of
those principles. Diverse theories, concepts, and models in the new
field of road ecology are integrated to establish a coherent
framework for transportation policy, planning, and projects. Topics
examined include: -foundations of road ecology -roads, vehicles,
and transportation planning -vegetation and roadsides -wildlife
populations and mitigation -water, sediment, and chemical flows
-aquatic ecosystems -wind, noise, and atmospheric effects -road
networks and landscape fragmentation
"Road Ecology" links ecological theories and concepts with
transportation planning, engineering, and travel behavior. With
more than 100 illustrations and examples from around the world, it
is an indispensable and pioneering work for anyone involved with
transportation, including practitioners and planners in state and
province transportation departments, federal agencies, and
nongovernmental organizations. The book also opens up an important
new research frontier for ecologists.
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