Automobile Dependency
Automobile use is related to a variety of advantages, such as on-demand mobility, comfort,…
Urban Transport Challenges
1. Urban Transportation at the Crossroads Cities are locations having a high…
Changing Urban Transportation Systems for Improved Quality of Life
Cities can measure the quality of their transportation systems and apply their…
7 Transportation Challenges in Urban Areas
1. Traffic Congestion Overloading is the primary cause of congestion. Patterns of…
What Is Urbanization?
In 2008, the United Nations announced that 50 percent of the world’s…
Introduction to Traffic Congestion Pricing: Methodologies and Equity Implications
Congestion pricing is an untapped transportation strategy that can reduce traffic congestion,…
Introduction to Rise of Ride Sharing in Urban Transport: Threat or Opportunity?
This chapter examines the rise of ride sharing in urban transportation and…
Introduction to Financial Aspects of Urban Transport
The task of all public authorities is to insure the provision of…
Introduction to Procedure for the Award of Contracts and Contracting in Public Passenger Transport
Properly concluded contractual relationship allows the creation of a strong partnership through…
Introduction to Bus Rapid Transit Systems Road Safety: A Case Study of Mexico City
The first bus rapid transit (BRT) system was implemented in Curitiba, Brazil,…


