Sussman, Joseph : Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Dr. Joseph Sussman is the JR East Professor in the department of civil and environmental engineering and the
engineering division at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He received his B.C.E. from the City College
of New York, his M.S.C.E. from the University of New Hampshire, and his Ph.D. in civil engineering systems from
M.I.T. Dr. Sussman is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Transportation Research Forum, Transportation
Research Board, and a member of the board of directors of ITS America.
Review
�The author presents the material in a conversational way that is particularly attractive as an introductory
reading...he explains the underpinnings of fundamental transportation problems in sufficient detail...without involving
complex mathematical solutions... Overall, this book constitutes a significant addition to the existing literature
on transportation systems and would be an attractive textbook for an introductory graduate level course or for
practitioners interested in broadening their understanding of transportation systems. The book exposes the reader
to the primary areas of transportation systems in a way that greatly increases one's appreciation for its associated
problems.�
--Journal of Transportation Engineering, January/February 2001
Submitted by Artech House Publishers, August, 2001
Summary
Introduction to Transportation Systems is a complete, up-to-date survey of modern transportation systems. Written
by an architect of the U.S. Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) program, the book explains the 30-point framework
underlying most major transport systems, and closely examines current and emergent activity to improve both freight
and passenger transportation. Using the 30-point framework as a guide, transportation professionals can more effectively
analyze existing and proposed systems. Plus, the book clearly explains ITS concepts along the same 30-point frame.
Featuring an extensive explanation of common transportation systems, this book is an essential resource for transportation
professionals in general, and newcomers from the fields of electronics, computer science, and civil engineering
in particular.
Table of Contents
Preface.
Part One- Context, Concepts, and Characterization.
Transportation System Components:
An Internal Perspective.
Transportation System Components:
An External Perspective.
The Customers and Level-of-Service.
Networks.
Transportation Systems:
Key Points.
Models and Frameworks.
Modeling Concepts.
Part Two: Freight Transportation.
The Logistics System and Freight Level-of-Service.
Railroads: Introductory Concepts.
Railroad Operations.
Railroad Terminals: PMAKE Analysis to Predict Network Performance.
Car Costs and Level-of-Service.
The "Kwon" Model � Power, Freight Car Fleet Size and Service Priorities:
A Simulation Application.
Measuring Origin-Destination Service and Other Rail Issues.
Trucking.
Ocean Shipping, International Freight, and Freight Summary.
Part Three: Traveler Transportation.
Introduction.
Commuting, Non-Work Travel and Safety, and Some Transportation History.
Traveler Level-of-Service.
Intelligent Transportation Systems.
The Urban Transportation Planning Process and Real-Time Network Control.
Traffic Signals and other Control Measures.
Determining Queuing.
Urban Public Transportation.
Intercity Traveler Transportation: Air.
Intercity Traveler Transportation:
Rail.
Afterword.
