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Climate Change Adaptation for Transportation Systems
Adapting for Climate Change and Extreme Weather Impacts
Author: Taylor Michael A.P.
Language: EnglishKeywords
Active transport; Adaptation framework; Adaptation planning; Adaptation principles; Airport; Airports; Assessment and evaluation; Benefit–cost analysis; Bridges; Climate and extreme weather; Climate change adaptation; Climate change mitigation; Climate change; Climate impacts; Climate model; Climate science; Climate stressor; Coastal region; Culverts; Decision support tools; Decision-making under uncertainty; Extreme weather events; Infrastructure systems; Interdependency; Land use–transport integration; Low carbon precinct; Maintenance; Mathematical modelling; Mechanistic empirical design mathematical models; Pavement performance assessment; Pavements; Performance measurement; Ports and harbours; Rail buckling; Rail operations; Rail; Railway infrastructure; Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP)Risk and uncertainty; Risk management; Road network; Road pavement; Road; Sea level rise; Storm surge; Thornthwaite Moisture Index; Transportation infrastructure; Transportation planning and management; Transportation system asset management; Transportation system; Transportation systems management; Urban design
344 p. · 15x22.8 cm · Paperback
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Climate Change Adaptation for Transportation Systems examines the international state of knowledge on climate change and weather and their potential impacts on the planning, design and serviceability of transportation networks. The book describes alternative frameworks for adapting to climate change in the planning, provision and management of transportation systems. It discusses methods and models for including climate and weather factors in planning and design for use in transportation asset systems under risk and uncertainty. Giving specific attention to road, rail, ports and harbors, the book provides users with the tools they need in decision-making approaches where there is uncertainty.
- Introduction
- Climate Change Basics
- Transportation Infrastructure
- Adaptation Planning
- Managing Transportation Infrastructure and Assets
- Coastal Issues, including Ports and Harbours
- Road Transportation Systems
- Rail Transportation Systems
- Active Transport and Urban Design
- Future Directions in Research and Practice
- Examines the impact of climate change and extreme weather on the performance and serviceability of transportation assets
- Explores the issues, methods, frameworks, models and techniques for assessing transportation systems' performance, including considerations for climate and the environment
- Provides case studies from around the world to illustrate methods, covering a wide range of climatic conditions, considerations and approaches for transportation planners