Urban Roads and Traffic - (Second Edition)

Author: Shen Jianwu
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is a series textbook for urban planning in higher education institutions. It aims to compile advanced theories and methods from domestic and international sources on urban road and traffic planning and design, and combines them with the characteristics of urban road and traffic in China. Based on theoretical analysis, it systematically and comprehensively elaborates on relevant knowledge and content of urban road and traffic planning and design. The book emphasizes the combination of theory and practice, making it highly practical. Each chapter is followed by review questions to facilitate self-study for readers. The book primarily introduces the fundamental theories and methods related to urban road and traffic analysis, transportation planning, traffic management, and road engineering design. It provides detailed descriptions and introductions on basic knowledge and theories of traffic flow; traffic volume prediction methods using the four-stage forecasting technique; urban passenger and freight transportation planning, road network planning, and the horizontal, vertical, and cross-sectional line design of urban roads; design methods and steps for urban intersection engineering; as well as content related to urban road public facilities and urban road traffic management and control. This book can serve as a textbook for relevant majors such as urban planning, urban construction, landscape architecture, architecture, and transportation civil engineering, as well as for professionals engaged in urban road planning, design, construction, and management for learning and reference.