Transportation Planning Handbook

THE DEFINITIVE RESOURCE FOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROFESSIONALS The Transportation Planning Handbook provides a comprehensive reference with a practical focus on fundamentals concepts and techniques. This new fourth edition draws from 70 years of solutions by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), with a new emphasis on serving the needs of all users. Context-sensitive roadways, sustainable transportation, and the context of safety in planning are discussed with expert insight, and a new content structure facilitates a more functionally-driven multimodal approach to planning, designing, and implementing transportation solutions. Collect and analyze data to predict usage, volume, demand, parking, and more Adopt custom approaches to planning transportation in corridors, activity centers, and metropolitan, rural, and recreational areas Consider the impact of freight, pedestrians, cyclists, and environmental factors on a transportation network Get up to date on ADA, HSM, MUTCD, HCM, and other safety regulations Include the public in the planning process through social media and active participation Understand the use of performance measures in the planning process. Reflecting both the latest advances and proven methods, the Transportation Planning Handbook provides an essential day-to-day reference for transportation planning professionals.