Green Transportation Infrastructure

Author : Smirnova, Olga V.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019-02-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781522573975

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Building a Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure for Long-Term Economic Growth by Smirnova, Olga V. Pdf

Long-term economic growth and increasing vehicle congestion is creating a greater demand for efficient and safe transportation. The high cost of maintaining and fixing pre-existing infrastructure is leading the industry to realize that sustainable long-term transportation planning is needed to keep pace with the growing economy. Building a Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure for Long-Term Economic Growth examines contemporary transportation issues through the lens of various modes of transportation while also focusing on the importance of sustainability, urban planning, and funding. The book covers the topics of sustainability and climate change, public management and planning, financing of transportation infrastructure, and revenue and spending issues facing modern transportation infrastructure. It is ideally designed for engineers, planners, government officials, transportation specialists, legislators, researchers, academicians, students, and industry professionals seeking current research on sustainable transport systems.

Author : Maria Attard,Yoram Shiftan
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-14
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781784416157

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Sustainable Urban Transport by Maria Attard,Yoram Shiftan Pdf

This publication brings together an international group of researchers and presents work from different countries dealing with issues related to transport policy, attitudes and mode choice, car sharing and alternative modes of transport, and discusses the future of non-motorized modes of transport.

Author : Sumit Ghosh,Tony S. Lee
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2010-05-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781439835197

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Intelligent Transportation Systems by Sumit Ghosh,Tony S. Lee Pdf

For many transportation systems, the cost of expanding the infrastructure is too high. Therefore, the focus must shift to improving the quality of transportation within the existing infrastructure. The second edition of a bestseller, Intelligent Transport Systems: Smart and Green Infrastructure Design critically examines the successes and failures

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology (2007). Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic government information
ISBN : PSU:000061502079

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Green Transportation Infrastructure by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology (2007). Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology (2007)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Federal aid to transportation
ISBN : UOM:39015089033545

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Green Transportation Infrastructure Research and Technology Transfer Act by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology (2007) Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105050479430

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Green Transportation Infrastructure Research and Technology Transfer Act, April 10, 2008, 110-2 House Report 110-576, Part 1 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Gabriela Ionescu
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781771884679

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Transportation and the Environment by Gabriela Ionescu Pdf

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. This new book takes a nuanced look at building a sustainable transportation infrastructure and provides an overview of the harmful effect of various modes of transportation on the environment. The environmental impact of transportation is significant. Transportation is a major user of energy, it burns most of the world's petroleum, and is the fastest-growing contributor to carbon dioxide emissions. Although environmental regulations in many countries have reduced the individual vehicle's emissions, this has been offset by an increase in vehicles on the road and airways.

Author : Massimo Losa,Tom Papagiannakis
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 806 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781138001473

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Sustainability, Eco-efficiency, and Conservation in Transportation Infrastructure Asset Management by Massimo Losa,Tom Papagiannakis Pdf

Worldwide there is a growing interest in efficient planning and the design, construction and maintenance of transportation facilities and infrastructure assets. The 3rd International Conference on Transportation Infrastructure ICTI 2014 (Pisa, April 22-25, 2014) contains contributions on sustainable development and preservation of transportation infrastructure assets, with a focus on eco-efficient and cost-effective measures. Sustainability, Eco-efficiency and Conservation in Transportation Infrastructure Asset Management includes a selection of peer reviewed papers on a wide variety of topics: • Advanced modeling tools (LCA, LCC, BCA, performance prediction,design tools and systems) • Data management (monitoring and evaluation) • Emerging technologies and equipments • Innovative strategies and practices • Environmental sustainability issues • Eco-friendly design and materials • Re-use or recycling of resources • Pavements, tracks, and structures • Case studies Sustainability, Eco-efficiency and Conservation in Transportation Infrastructure Asset Management will be particularly of interest to academics, researchers, and practitioners involved in sustainable development and maintenance of transportation infrastructure assets.

Author : Thomas Abdallah
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2023-05-25
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780443152726

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Sustainable Mass Transit by Thomas Abdallah Pdf

Sustainable Mass Transit: Challenges and Opportunities in Urban Public Transportation, Second Edition highlights the many sustainability solutions and alternatives to fossil fuel usage including renewable energy and efficiency in mass transit, as well as the conservation of materials, water, and air and the overall health of communities. This new edition will update the reader on developments in the field since 2017 and advancements in sustainability solutions. It explores how Environmental Management System frameworks improve environmental performance in the operations, maintenance, design, rehabilitation, and expansion of a mass transportation system. The book covers the numerous types of mass transit systems, looking closely at all their key functions, including operations, maintenance, development, design, building, and retrofitting. It explores the mitigation measures that reduce or eliminate negative environmental impacts, including green infrastructure, materials conservation, ecological conservation, and more. It covers energy, greenhouse gas emissions, toxic pollution and other significant environmental impacts, recycling, and more. It also examines organizational best practices and environmental regulatory constraints and life cycle assessments, describing which sustainable elements can be added while rehabilitating or expanding a mass transportation infrastructure or ancillary facility. The book concludes with a look at forthcoming sustainable initiatives that will enhance mass transit systems. Contains case studies from around the world, including several new case studies from the United States, Canada, Mexico, South America, Europe and Asia Thoroughly updated with four new chapters on The Sustainable Mass Transit Revolution, Relevance of Mass Transit, Environmental Professionals in Transportation, and Reimagining Sustainable Mass Transit Includes a new companion website with assessment questions for educators, image files and video presentations Shows how teams from different fields, entities, agencies and cities can work together to solve complex sustainability challenges

Author : John Ogony Odiyo,Peter Bitta Bikam,James Chakwizira
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030861780

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Green Economy in the Transport Sector by John Ogony Odiyo,Peter Bitta Bikam,James Chakwizira Pdf

This open access book is interdisciplinary and provides cross-sectoral and multi-dimensional exploration of sustainable development and transportation in South Africa. Drawing on work from different disciplines, the book contributes not only to academia but also seeks to inform urban and regional policy with the view of contributing to the national aspirations of South Africa as espoused in the National Development Plan (NDP), 2030, National Spatial Development Framework (NSDF) Draft (2019), National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (NCASS) Draft (2019), Green Transport Strategy for South Africa (2018–2050), and National Transportation Plan (NATMAP), 2050. Adopting a multi-dimensional assessment, the book provides a background for co-production concerning climate change, sustainable development, and transportation in the Global South. The book contributes in its analysis of the institutional and legislative framework that relates to the climate change, skills and knowledge transfer, sustainable development, and transportation in South Africa, as these are responsible for the evolution of the green economy and transport sector in the country. The connections among different sectors and issues such as environment, transport modes, technology innovation, vehicle management and emission control, skills and knowledge transfer, legislative and policy framework, and the wider objectives of the sustainable development goals (SDGs), especially goals 11 to 13. The success stories relating to climate change, sustainable development, and transportation in South Africa are identified together with the best possible practices that may inform better environmental, urban and regional planning, policy, practice, and management.

Author : United States House of Representatives,Committee on Science and Techno (house),United S Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1672554500

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Green Transportation Infrastructure by United States House of Representatives,Committee on Science and Techno (house),United S Congress Pdf

Green transportation infrastructure: challenges to access and implementation: hearing before the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation, Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives, One Hundred Tenth Congress, first session, May 10, 2007.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology (2007). Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : PSU:000065502341

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Sustainable, Energy-efficient Transportation Infrastructure by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology (2007). Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation Pdf

Author : Clifton Lopez
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781300130796

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Of Green Illusions by Clifton Lopez Pdf

The story of a young man that would help change the world in which he lived. He stood on the ledge of the great Cauldarian range looking down at his hand in which he held a rock. The beauty of it was overpowering, its green opaque luminescence made him feel falsely at ease. But he knew this was an object of beauty that no Cauldarian should posses. The stone represented the dark side of their history. The ideological faith and power that emanated from it could also be used for good. But its efficacy was wielded as if it were a sword striking at every aspect of the populaces' freedom. So far, its thrusts proved deadly in every instance. It had to be thrown over the ledge and into the night if his people were to survive. Michael awoke from this same dream that he had many times before. It was as if it were only yesterday that his world had changed; it was so different, but in many ways, it was still the same...

Author : Myer Kutz
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2008-03-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780471793694

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Environmentally Conscious Transportation by Myer Kutz Pdf

The fifth volume of the Wiley Series in Environmentally Conscious Engineering, Environmentally Conscious Transportation provides a foundation for understanding and implementing methods for reducing the environmental impact of a wide range of transportation modes, from private automobiles (with a separate chapter on biofuels) to heavy trucks and buses to rail and public transportation systems to aircraft. Each chapter has been written by one or more experts who, based on their hands-on field experience, present relevant practical and analytic techniques for enhancing the integrity and reliability of transportation vehicles and infrastructure, as well as for measuring and limiting the pollution caused by transportation activities. Moreover, the book explains how to satisfy key business objectives, such as maximizing profits, while meeting environmental objectives.

Author : Preston L. Schiller,Eric Christian Bruun,Jeffrey R. Kenworthy
Publisher : Earthscan
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9781844076642

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An Introduction to Sustainable Transportation by Preston L. Schiller,Eric Christian Bruun,Jeffrey R. Kenworthy Pdf

Transportation plays a substantial role in the modern world; it provides tremendous benefits to society, but it also imposes significant economic, social and environmental costs. Sustainable transport planning requires integrating environmental, social, and economic factors in order to develop optimal solutions to our many pressing issues, especially carbon emissions and climate change. This essential multi-authored work reflects a new sustainable transportation planning paradigm. It explores the concepts of sustainable development and sustainable transportation, describes practical techniques for comprehensive evaluation, provides tools for multi-modal transport planning, and presents innovative mobility management solutions to transportation problems. This text reflects a fundamental change in transportation decision making. It focuses on accessibility rather than mobility, emphasizes the need to expand the range of options and impacts considered in analysis, and provides practical tools to allow planners, policy makers and the general public to determine the best solution to the transportation problems facing a community. Featuring extensive international examples and case-studies, textboxes, graphics, recommended reading and end of chapter questions, the authors draw on considerable teaching and researching experience to present an essential, ground-breaking and authoritative text on sustainable transport. Students of various disciplines, planners, policymakers and concerned citizens will find many of its provocative ideas and approaches of considerable value as they engage in the processes of understanding and changing transportation towards greater sustainability.