ISBN 1-58053-141-5
Joseph Sussman
508 pages.
Copyright 2000.





Reviews

NEWS FLASH -- MIT PROFESSOR JOSEPH M. SUSSMAN WINS CUTC AWARD --
In Recognition for Distinguished Contribution to University Transportation Education and Research

” Joseph Sussman, JR East Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and of Engineering Systems, has been named the winner of the 2003 CUTC Award for Distinguished Contribution to University Transportation Education and Research.

Awarded annually by the Council of University Transportation Centers (CUTC), the honor recognizes individuals with a long history of outstanding contributions to university education and research, resulting in a lasting impact on the transportation field. Sussman was chosen by the CUTC executive committee from a list of nominees submitted by council members. ”
---from http://www.esd.mit.edu

“Introduction to Transportation Systems by Joseph Sussman is an excellent new textbook for first-year graduate students who want to learn key modeling and systems concepts and understand the technological changes, institutional relationship, and social political-economic factors tha shape the contemporary transportation system. Introduction to Transportation Systems is a welcome resource for both academics and practitioners who want to understand the complexities of transportation system without the need to resort to complex mathematics. Overall, it is a well-written and significantly contributes to a broader understanding of the transportation system. ”
---Transportation Research, 2003

“ Without reservation, the reviewer recommends Sussman's Introduction to Transportation Systems for students, educators, researchers, and practitioners. The book offers an outstanding foundation for a course on transportation systems. It is also loaded with academic research ideas and practical modeling applications. Readers are advised to study the thirty key points closely. You will develop a new appreciation for transportation systems -- and for your next elevator ride.”
---Transportation Journal, October 2002

“ ...an excellent choice for use in an introductory graduate level course intended to provide a review of the fundamentals and basic concepts related to transportation systems.”
---IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, March 2002

“ The author presents the material in a conversational way that is particularly attractive as an introductory reading...he explains the underpinnings of fundamental transportation problems in sufficient detail...without involving complex mathematical solutions... Overall, this book constitutes a significant addition to the existing literature on transportation systems and would be an attractive textbook for an introductory graduate level course or for practitioners interested in broadening their understanding of transportation systems. The book exposes the reader to the primary areas of transportation systems in a way that greatly increases one's appreciation for its associated problems.”
---Journal of Transportation Engineering, January/February 2001

Description

Introduction to Transportation Systems is a complete, up-to-date survey of modern transportation systems. Written by an architect of the U.S. Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) program, the book explains the 30-point framework underlying most major transport systems, and closely examines current and emergent activity to improve both freight and passenger transportation. Using the 30-point framework as a guide, transportation professionals can more effectively analyze existing and proposed systems. Plus, the book clearly explains ITS concepts along the same 30-point frame.

Featuring an extensive explanation of common transportation systems, this book is an essential resource for transportation professionals in general, and newcomers from the fields of electronics, computer science, and civil engineering in particular.

Table of Contents

Preface. Part One- Context, Concepts, and Characterization. Transportation System Components: An Internal Perspective. Transportation System Components: An External Perspective. The Customers and Level-of-Service. Networks. Transportation Systems: Key Points. Models and Frameworks. Modeling Concepts.

Part Two: Freight Transportation. The Logistics System and Freight Level-of-Service. Railroads: Introductory Concepts. Railroad Operations. Railroad Terminals: PMAKE Analysis to Predict Network Performance. Car Costs and Level-of-Service. The "Kwon" Model – Power, Freight Car Fleet Size and Service Priorities: A Simulation Application. Measuring Origin-Destination Service and Other Rail Issues. Trucking. Ocean Shipping, International Freight, and Freight Summary.

Part Three: Traveler Transportation. Introduction. Commuting, Non-Work Travel and Safety, and Some Transportation History. Traveler Level-of-Service. Intelligent Transportation Systems. The Urban Transportation Planning Process and Real-Time Network Control. Traffic Signals and other Control Measures. Determining Queuing. Urban Public Transportation. Intercity Traveler Transportation: Air. Intercity Traveler Transportation: Rail. Afterword.

Author Bio

Dr. Joseph Sussman is the JR East Professor in the department of civil and environmental engineering and the engineering division at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He received his B.C.E. from the City College of New York, his M.S.C.E. from the University of New Hampshire, and his Ph.D. in civil engineering systems from M.I.T. Dr. Sussman is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Transportation Research Forum, Transportation Research Board, and a member of the board of directors of ITS America. He was the recipient of the 2003 CUTC Award for Distinguished Contribution to University Transportation Education and Research.

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