Transportation Engineering

Transportation engineering applies scientific and technological knowledge to how transport systems are planned, designed, run and managed. Its scope spans air, sea, rail and road travel, with the goal of moving people and freight safely, quickly, cheaply and with limited harm to the environment.

Design and planning sit at the heart of the discipline, but it also draws on network analysis, operations planning, logistics, financing and policy, particularly for highways and city transport. Newer tools, including traveler information platforms, intelligent transport systems and links between vehicles and road or rail infrastructure, are woven in to keep traffic moving smoothly.

The book covers foundational principles alongside contemporary methods. It follows the development of the field and highlights its central concepts and practical applications. The text was produced jointly by a team of experts working at an international level.