The Geography of Transport Systems

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This expanded and revised fourth edition provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of transport systems, offering a broad overview of its concepts, methods, and applications. Aimed primarily at undergraduates, it explores the spatial aspects of transportation, emphasizing the connection between passenger and freight mobility and geography. The book is organized into ten chapters, each addressing a specific conceptual dimension, including networks, modes, terminals, freight transportation, urban transportation, and environmental impacts, all updated with the latest information. New material covers transport-related issues such as the economy, city logistics, supply chains, security, energy, and environmental considerations, along with a revised content structure. Featuring over 160 updated photographs, figures, and maps, the text illustrates transportation systems at various scales, from global to local, and highlights contexts in North America, Europe, and East Asia. This volume serves as an essential resource for undergraduates studying transport geography, as well as those interested in economic and urban geography, transport planning, and engineering.