Advanced Traveler Information Systems [Hardcover]

Bob McQueen (Author), Kan Chen (Author), Rick Schuman (Author)

Book Description

Series: Artech House Its Library | Publication Date: September 2002

Advanced Traveler Information Systems explores the whole traveler information supply chain, from needs analysis and data collection to information processing and dissemination. It provides you with the first comprehensive, balanced view of both the public and private sides of the traveler information business. You get an indepth review of the public sector information domain with extensive case studies, practical advice and guidance based on real world experiences. This book directly addresses the need to provide sufficient information to support travel behavoir changes and make the best use of limited public funds. It offers you a sound perspective on the key issue of fair valuation of traveler information related data, and presents some possible new approaches for you to consider. If you are seeking the latest information on transportation efficiency and effectiveness, or looking for ways to exploit related new opportunities in the field, this book is must reading for you.

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About the Author

Bob McQueen is division manager, ITS Services, PBS&J, Orlando Florida. He is the coauthor of Intelligent Transportation System Architectures (Artech House, 1999). Mr. McQueen earned his B.S. in civil engineering at the University of Strathclyde, Glascow, Scotland, and his M.S. in highways and transportation from City University, London, England.

Rick Schuman is manager, Traveler Information Systems, PBS&J. He received his B.S. in engineering from Boston University and M.S. in systems engineering from George Mason University.

Kan Chen is Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan. An IEEE, AAAS and ITS AMERICA Fellow, he received his B.EE. from Cornell University, and S.M. and Sc.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Chen holds several patents, has authored 7 books and over 140 articles published in professional journals.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 322 pages
• Publisher: Artech House (September 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580531334
• ISBN-13: 978-1580531337
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,009,074 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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