Transportation Planing

"Mastering Fleet Compliance: Safeguarding Safety, Efficiency, and Legal Conformity" is your comprehensive guide to navigating the complex world of commercial motor carrier compliance in the United States. This book takes you on a journey through the intricacies of fleet compliance, offering insights, strategies, and valuable resources for fleet managers, compliance officers, and anyone involved in the transportation industry. Explore the foundational principles of fleet compliance, understand its profound impact on safety, efficiency, and legal responsibilities, and uncover the financial ...

In Confessions of a Recovering Engineer, renowned speaker and author of Strong Towns Charles L. Marohn, Jr., delivers an accessible and engaging exploration of America's transportation system, laying bare the reasons why it no longer works as it once did, and how to modernize transportation to better serve local communities.

Transportation planners, engineers, and policymakers in the United States face the monumental task of righting the wrongs of their predecessors while charting the course for the next generation. This task requires empathy while pushing against forces in the industry that are resistant to change. How do you change a system that was never designed to be equitable? How do you change a system that continues to divide communities? In Inclusive Transportation, expert Veronica O. Davis shines a light on the inequitable and often destructive practice of transportation planning and engineering.

In this no-holds-barred treatise, Donald Shoup argues that free parking has contributed to auto dependence, rapid urban sprawl, extravagant energy use, and a host of other problems. Planners mandate free parking to alleviate congestion but end up distorting transportation choices, debasing urban design, damaging the economy, and degrading the environment. Ubiquitous free parking helps explain why our cities sprawl on a scale fit more for cars than for people. But it doesn't have to be this way.

🚐 Start, Run & Grow a Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Business A Step-by-Step Startup Guide to Launching a Purpose-Driven, Profitable NEMT Company "Drive change. Build income. Start your NEMT business today." Did you know that nearly 3.6 million adults in the U.S. delay or miss non-emergency medical appointments every year simply because they cannot get there? Behind those numbers are patients who need chemotherapy, seniors needing checkups, veterans heading to rehab, and people recovering from surgery—all of whom rely on Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT). If you’re ...

What if one of the most important inventions in modern history was something we barely notice? We hurry beneath them. We wait beside them. We watch them change without thinking. Yet traffic lights shape our cities, our commutes, our neighborhoods, and the way we share space with strangers. In Red, Yellow, Green: How Traffic Lights Tamed the Streets and Shaped Modern Cities, we step into the surprisingly dramatic story of how these three glowing colors came to govern the movement of the world. Before traffic lights, city streets were unruly and unpredictable. Horses, streetcars, pedestrians,...

What if I told you that everything you know about travel is only half the story? As a flight attendant with over eight years of experience, I’ve seen it all—the hidden perks airlines don’t want you to know, the best-kept secrets for scoring upgrades, and the mistakes travelers make that cost them time, money, and sanity. I’ve walked through hundreds of airports, worked on countless flights, and traveled on almost every type of plane. I know which credit card mileage and point programs are actually worth it, how to breeze through TSA security, and which seats give you the most space,...

The Logistics Advantage: A Practical Guide to Mastering Supply Chain Success Are you fresh out of college and feeling overwhelmed in your first logistics job? A small business owner struggling to get products where they need to go—on time and on budget? An industry professional who knows there's still more to learn? You’re not alone—and this book is your shortcut to logistics confidence. Written by a seasoned supply chain expert with experience in both Oil & Gas and Tech industries, The Logistics Advantage is a no-nonsense guide for those who want to master logistics without the fluff...

Oklahoma City. Indianapolis. Charleston. Des Moines. What do these cities have in common? They are cities of modest size but outsized accomplishment, powered by a can-do spirit, valuing compromise over confrontation and progress over political victory. These are the cities leading America...and they're not waiting for Washington's help. As mayor of one of America's most improved cities, Cornett used a bold, creative, and personal approach to orchestrate his city's renaissance. Once regarded as a forgettable city in "flyover country", Oklahoma City has become one of our nation's most dynamic places - and it is not alone.

Are you planning a cross-country move but feeling overwhelmed by all the details involved? Look no further than "Across the States," the ultimate guidebook for making your move as smooth and stress-free as possible. In Chapter 1, "Planning for the Move," you'll learn essential tips for preparing yourself mentally and physically for such a significant life change. From creating a moving timeline to deciding on a new city, this chapter sets the stage for a successful relocation. Next up, Chapter 2, "Creating Your Moving Budget," teaches you how to save money and avoid overspending during your...

Unlock the Secrets of Affordable Wanderlust: Dive into South Spain's Rich Culture and Scenery on a Budget! Are you tired of dreaming about South Spain's breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture, only to be held back by the high travel costs? What if you could explore this paradise without breaking the bank? Are you fed up with travel guides that promise budget-friendly options but lead you to tourist traps that drain your savings? Ready for an authentic South Spain experience without the hefty price tag? For such a beautiful trip around southern Spain, you will find a guide to the ...

Dive into the pulsating heart of modern China with "Urban Alchemy", a vivid and robust exploration of life in the country's sprawling megacities. Seize this opportunity to peel back the curtain and glimpse the exciting world lying just beyond the headlines and tourist guidebooks. Through twenty enthralling chapters, "Urban Alchemy" uncovers the twisted alleyways and shimmering skyscrapers that form the canvas of China's urban tapestry. From the subtle machinations of urban planning to the thriving street food culture, this eBook challenges your preconceptions and unveils the multi-faceted ...

An extraordinarily insightful and thought-provoking look at how our society and culture are going to change, and change rapidly, as the price of gasoline, heating oil, and all other everyday consumer products that are derived from oil continue to escalate. Imagine an everyday world in which the...

American cities are distinct from almost all others in the degree to which freeways and freeway travel dominate urban landscapes. In The Drive for Dollars, Brian D. Taylor, Eric A. Morris, and Jeffrey R. Brown tell the largely misunderstood story of how freeways became the centerpiece of US urban transportation systems, and the crucial, though usually overlooked, role of fiscal politics in bringing freeways about.