William g stratton e a rosenstone (1 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book estimates levels of demand for travel in the Chicago metropolitan area, focusing on the year 1980. It combines demographic, economic, and land use data to produce estimates of automobile ownership, truck registrations, and mass transportation usage. The author provides a detailed account of the forces that shaped urban growth in the United States in the 20th century. A key theme is that transportation systems must be planned in a broader context that considers population and economic growth, as well as land use patterns. Despite the focus on the future, this book is grounded in deep research and is full of insights into the historical forces that shaped the development of American cities. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the planning and development of urban transportation systems. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…