The Geography of Urban Transportation

Book Details

• Author: Genevieve Giuliano

• Publisher: GUILFORD PRESS

• Language: English

• Edition: 4th Edition

• ISBN: 9781462529650

• Pages: 400

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.3 x 7.2 x 1.1 inches

About the Book

The fourth edition of The Geography of Urban Transportation offers a comprehensive and up-to-date exploration of urban transportation systems, focusing on the latest developments and emerging challenges in the field. This book continues to be the essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals interested in the dynamic and interdisciplinary field of urban transportation.

New chapters by leading experts delve into current trends and pressing issues such as smartphone travel tracking, car and bike sharing, the rise of Uber, food deserts, biofuels, and more. Additionally, the edition expands its coverage on the critical topic of climate change, providing readers with updated insights on its intersection with urban transportation.

The book remains a thorough introduction to the foundational concepts of urban transportation, including passenger and freight dynamics, transportation planning processes, public transit, land use, social equity, and environmental justice. Key subjects like transportation finance, energy consumption, and air pollution are examined with a focus on sustainability and the evolving global landscape.

Illustrated with 87 figures, including eight color plates, and complemented by special-topic boxes, the text ensures a student-friendly approach. The revisions incorporate over a decade’s worth of technological advances, policy changes, and new findings, making this edition a crucial update for understanding urban transportation systems. Whether used in upper-division transportation geography courses or as a guide for professionals in the field, this book is an indispensable tool for navigating the complexities of urban transportation in the modern world.