The Context of Urban Travel

Abstract

This chapter introduces some key concepts in urban transportation and sets the stage for the following chapters. It particular, the chapter describes: (1) the concepts of accessibility, mobility and equity; (2) certain aspects of the context within which travel take place; (3) recent trends in U.S. travel patterns; and (4) the policy context within which transportation analysis and planning in the Unites States are set. The overall goal of this book is to help readers understand the central role of transportation and transportation planning in shaping metropolitan areas.

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