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Decision Making and Policy Analysis in Transportation Planning
Decision Making and Policy Analysis in Transportation Planning by Mahyar Amirgholy and Jidong J. Yang examines the principles, methods, and analytical approaches used to support decision-making and policy development in transportation planning. The book explores how transportation planners and policymakers can evaluate complex transportation systems, identify alternative strategies, and assess their potential economic, social, and environmental impacts. It addresses topics such as transportation demand, network planning, infrastructure investment, traffic management, policy evaluation, and the use of analytical and quantitative models in transportation decision-making. Particular attention is given to the challenges of balancing competing objectives and stakeholder interests while developing effective and sustainable transportation policies. Overall, the book provides a systematic framework for understanding transportation planning and policy analysis and offers analytical tools for making informed decisions regarding the development and management of transportation systems.
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