Avoiding gridlock
by Lomberg, Michelle
Series: Understanding global issues Published by : Smart Apple Media, (North Mankato, Minn. :) Physical details: 56 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 26 cm. ISBN:1583403574 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper). Year: 2004| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| j 300 - 399 | j388.4 Avo (Browse shelf) | Available | 83931 |
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| j388.0207 Col Journey to the Future of Transportation | j388.03 Enc Encyclopedia of transportation. | j388.040922 Aas The unsung heroes | j388.4 Avo Avoiding gridlock | j389.152 Bra Think metric | j391 Cas Costume and fashion in color | j391 Mee 1900-20 |
Based on: Avoiding gridlock : the role of public transport. Cheltenham, England : Understanding Global Issues, Ltd., c1997.
Introduction -- Living with transport -- Land use planning -- Light and heavy rail -- The benefits of buses -- Mapping the world's roads -- Curbing the private car -- Cities are for people -- Integrated transport.
Explores problems related to dependence on cars; looks at ways of reducing that dependence, including city planning and mass transit; and discusses how cities around the world are addressing gridlock, pollution, and other transportation problems.
11 - 12 years