This book chapter provides an overview of the traffic and transport problems that arise in urban cities, and the role of mass transportation systems in addressing them in detail for different use cases. The chapter discusses the different modes of transportation and their characteristics, including the public and private transport systems. The advantages and disadvantages of public transport systems are also explored for real‐time scenarios. The role of transportation infrastructure in mass transportation systems, including green bays, control stations, mitigation buildings, separator lanes, and safety islands, is also discussed for different use cases. The chapter then introduces sustainable transportation as a solution to various transport issues and explores its benefits. Overall, this chapter provides a comprehensive understanding of the transportation issues faced by urban cities and the potential solutions offered by sustainable transportation characteristics.


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    Title :

    Introduction to Sustainable Transportation


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    Published in:

    Publication date :

    2024-12-29


    Size :

    18 pages




    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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