Transportation Infrastructure Engineering: A Multimodal Integration is a comprehensive resource designed for courses in transportation engineering. It emphasizes a systems perspective, providing students with a broad understanding of transportation as an interconnected network. This book is suitable as a textbook for introductory courses as well as upper-level undergraduate and first-year graduate classes.
Unlike the widely used textbook *Traffic and Highway Engineering*, this publication serves a different purpose and targets a broader audience. Its primary objective is to offer an overview of transportation from a multi-modal viewpoint, rather than focusing extensively on a single mode. The book emphasizes explaining the environment in which transportation operates, helping students grasp the "big picture" of how transportation systems function.
By highlighting the context and societal role of transportation, the book aims to assist students in understanding why transportation systems operate as they do and their significance in a global society. This approach fosters a comprehensive understanding of transportation infrastructure, making it a valuable resource for those seeking a holistic view of transportation engineering.