Advanced Introduction to Urban Transport Planning

Elgar Advanced Introductions series

Kevin J. Krizek, Professor of Environmental Design, University of Colorado, Boulder and David A. King, Faculty Member and Assistant Professor, School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, Arizona State University, US

Insightful and original in its approach, this Advanced Introduction to Urban Transport Planning provides a fresh look at cost-efficiency and casts the craft of transport planning in new light, allowing engineers and urban planners to understand the benefits of breaking mobility-centric systems that favour cars and prioritising multi-modal transport systems that promote access. It features in-depth analysis of traditional methods and how these are changing due to new technologies, financial constraints and evolving environmental trends.

‘What a great book! Krizek and King bring the discipline of transport planning up-to-date with a keen eye on cities of the future. A holistic overview is provided, underpinned by social justice and accessibility thinking, considering all modes of transport and the relationship with the built environment. This book should be mandatory reading for all transport planners, not just students. I hope that it will promote new and inspirational practices that improve our ways of living.’
– Carey Curtis, Guest Professor, Lund University/ K2 The Swedish Knowledge Centre for Public Transport, Sweden

‘Advanced Introduction to Urban Transport Planning delivers on its title: a sophisticated discussion of the fundamental principles of urban mobility and how to shape our cities towards more sustainable mobility outcomes. Krizek and King’s text can bring students from diverse backgrounds quickly up to speed on the key ideas, and will also inspire fresh thinking by professional planners at all levels.’
– Harvey J. Miller, The Ohio State University, US