This paper summarizes the key elements of recent studies and reports on the future of transportation in the u.S. Three areas are covered: (1) determining trends in society that will influence the travel requirements of the nation; (2) defining the nature of transportation problems as seen by the users and providers of the system; and (3) formulating a program of transportation improvements that responds to these societal changes and needs. This paper appears in transportation research record no. 1243, Future of statewide transportation planning.
Samenvatting