PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND ENGINEERING (PB 2021) Paperback

Connie Kelly Tang and Lei Zhang provide comprehensive coverage of the entire surface transportation project and program development process, from initial planning through environmental approval, design, right-of-way acquisition, construction, and into operations and maintenance. – Neil Pedersen, Executive Director, Transportation Research Board, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Washington, DC. Transportation program and project development is a complex process that encompasses planning, programming, environmental considerations, design, right-of-way, construction, operations, and maintenance. A diverse team of professionals from civil engineering, planning, social and environmental sciences, business and project management, and data science work together to turn an idea into a functional infrastructure project, such as a highway, transit hub, airport, or water facility. While it’s difficult for any single individual to master all the knowledge and skills necessary for each task, it’s crucial for everyone involved to understand how the process unfolds and how societal, environmental, governmental, and regulatory factors shape both the process and the technical solutions. Professionals who grasp the full scope of the process and understand the bigger picture are those who emerge as leaders in the field. Transportation Project and Program Development offers a comprehensive overview of the technical aspects, processes, procedures, policies, and guidance related to transportation project and program development, equipping professionals to become leaders in the field. The book discusses the key products delivered, processes used, governing principles, the foundational science and engineering, technologies deployed, and knowledge required at each stage of the process. While the content primarily reflects U.S. practices, the underlying logic, principles, science, and engineering apply globally. This book also serves as an introductory text for undergraduate students and a valuable reference for graduate-level courses in civil engineering, transportation engineering, planning, and project management.