Covering all varieties of transportation systems, including freight, passenger, and mass transit air, rail, road, and water systems at the local, regional, national, and international levels, this handbook provides problem-solving engineering tools, planning and design techniques with examples of successful applications, and stratagems for deriving positive results from the complex interplay among policy- making, planning, management, operations, and technology. The handbook offers guidance on providing for pedestrians and bicycles, help with noise and air pollution issues, and methods for improving air traffic control systems, airline scheduling, and ground operations. The editor is president of a publishing and information services consulting firm. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Read Less