'An Introduction to Sustainable Transportation: Policy, Planning, and Implementation'

摘要

This important book by Schiller, Bruun, and Kenworthy is timely and unique. It is timely as sustainability has been the prevailing concern of transportation planners and policy-makers during the past decade, especially regarding infrastructure. It is unique in terms of the broad sustainable transportation (ST) domains that are beautifully integrated and supplemented with examples from around the world. This integration is the central theme of the book which well fits its title. The book is written for people without advanced education in mathematics, engineering, or physical sciences. Before discussing other special features of the book, it is useful to present highlights of various chapters.