Introduction to Transportation Engineering

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1. TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING: Branch of civil engineering that deals with
the planning, design, operation, and maintenance of transportation systems.
2. TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING: encompasses a wide range of activities,
from planning and designing highway, railways, and airports to managing traffic flow
and developing new transportation technologies
3. TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING: provide safe and efficient transportation for
people and goods
4. TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING: promote sustainable transportation prac-
tices
5. TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING: address transportation needs and chal-
lenges
6. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING: analyzing transportation needs, forecasting
demand, and developing transportation to meet future demands
7. HIGHWAY ENGINEERING: designing, constructing, and maintaining highways,
including roads, bridges, tunnels, and traffic control systems
8. RAILWAY ENGINEERING: designing, constructing, and maintaining railways,
including tracks, bridges, signals, and rolling stock
9. AIRPORT ENGINEERING: planning, designing, and maintaining airports, includ-
ing runways, terminals, air traffic control system, and passenger facilities
10. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING: managing traffic flow, analyzing traffic patterns and
designing traffic control strategies to improve traffic efficiency and reduce conges-
tion.
11. INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (ITS): developing and implement-
ing ITS Technologies such as traffic signal control systems, traveler information
systems, and automated vehicle technologies, to improve transportation efficiency
and safety.

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