The Science of Transportation: An Introduction to Planning and Engineering
1.1 Introduction 1.2 Modes of transportation A. Primary modes 1. Land transportation a. Highways (Road ways) Merit: Demerit: b. Railway Merit: Demerit: 2. Air transportation Merit: Demerit: 3. Waterways Merit: Demerit: 4. Pipeline transportation Merit: Demerit: B. Secondary modes 1. Ropeways 2. Belt conveyors 3. Canal 1.3 Comparison between various modes of transportation Transport Accessibility … Read more