The study of the integrated network of different modes of transportation such as roads, highways, railways, waterways, and airways.
Transportation modes: Different modes of transportation, such as road, rail, air, and water, and their advantages and disadvantages.
Transportation networks: The design of transportation networks, including the routes, capacity, and connectivity of transportation modes.
Traffic flow and management: Understanding traffic flow, congestion, and management techniques.
Public transportation systems: Public transportation systems, such as buses, trains, and subways, including factors such as frequency, capacity, and accessibility.
Vehicle design and technology: Understanding vehicle design and technology, including fuel efficiency, safety, and emissions.
Freight and logistics: The movement of goods and services across different transportation modes, and the infrastructure that supports them.
Sustainability and transportation: The role of transportation in sustainable development, including reducing emissions, promoting active transportation, and using renewable energy sources.
Land use and transportation: The interaction between land use planning and transportation planning, including the design of transportation networks that support sustainable development.
Transportation policy and regulation: The legal and regulatory framework of transportation, including policies related to safety, environment, and accessibility.
Consumer behavior and mobility: Understanding how consumers make travel choices, including their preferences for different transportation modes and the factors that influence their decisions.
Financing and funding: The role of public and private funding in transportation planning and infrastructure development.
Mobility as a service (MaaS): The concept of MaaS, which integrates various modes of transportation into a single platform to improve accessibility and convenience for users.
Intelligent transportation systems (ITS): The use of technology to improve transportation safety, efficiency, and sustainability, including innovations such as smart traffic signals and automated vehicles.
Accessibility and inclusion: Designing transportation systems that are accessible and inclusive for all users, including people with disabilities and other vulnerable populations.
Emergency transportation planning: Planning for emergency transportation situations, including evacuations, natural disasters, and public emergencies.
Roadways: A system of interconnected roads, highways, and bridges for vehicular traffic.
Railways: A network of tracks and railways for the movement of trains and other rail vehicles.
Airports: Facilities for the takeoff, landing, and maintenance of aircraft.
Seaports: Facilities for the docking, loading, and unloading of ships and maritime transport.
Waterways: A system of interconnected canals, rivers, and lakes used for transport by boats and ships.
Public Transit: A system of interconnected buses, trolleys, and trains that provide transportation to the public.
Bicycle Paths: A system of bike paths, lanes, and routes designed for cyclists.
Pedestrian walkways: A network of sidewalks, walking paths, and pedestrian bridges for foot traffic.
Cable Cars: A transit system that uses aerial tramways or cable-cars to transport people to and from hilly or mountainous areas.
Underground or Subway Systems: A network of underground tunnels and subways for mass transit of people.
Personal Rapid Transit: A system of small automated vehicles, commonly known as pods, that carry a few passengers between locations.
Maglev Transportation: Magnetic levitation or maglev trains whose hovering technology reduces friction, reduces energy consumption and high speeds.
Hyperloop: An ultra-high-speed transportation system in which passengers and goods may travel across the globe at extremely high speeds on magnetic levitation (maglev) systems placed within vacuum-sealed tubes.
Gondolas: A type of transportation system that uses cabin-like vehicles suspended from overhead cables to move people over relatively short distances.
Personal Transportation: A subsection of transportation infrastructure that includes personal cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and boats that allow private individuals to travel short or long distances.