| Author | : Patrick Miller, Ph.D |
| Publisher | : Elsevier |
| Release Date | : 15 July 2019 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9780128150306 |
| Pages | : 256 pages |
| Rating | : /5 ( users) |
Public transit investment has increasingly been positioned to achieve broader social, environmental, and economic goals so promoting wider public transportation usage is a key concern among transportation researchers, professionals, and government officials. Few available information resources address all the complex perspectives needed for evaluating these substantial investments, or how to effectively communicate the results to all stakeholders. This book guides the reader through these important issues that need to be considered in every major public transit investment, providing valuable useful tools for making effective and well-balanced decisions. Synthesizes economic, social, environmental, and deliverability considerations for creating a robust analysis of public transport projects, policies, and plans Provides a single reference for understanding the key trends, tools, theories, and techniques that shapes the transportation appraisal and evaluation process Includes numerous case studies, expert opinions, and practitioner anecdotes to capture the nuanced elements of conducting an evaluation Offers numerous approaches and metrics from a wide range of perspectives