Publications and proceedings

Below is a sample of ICE publications relating to transport, including Transport, the peer-reviewed Proceedings of the ICE.

The motorway achievement, volume 3: building the network

The creation of the UK's motorway network in the second half of the 20th century facilitated a dramatic improvement in the mobility of people and goods and contributed greatly to economic growth.  This volume presents detailed and comprehensive accounts of the construction of the motorway network, associated structures, and who was involved.  Each chapter focuses on a specific region of the UK. 
W.J. McCoubrey.
Published December 2008.
Heathrow Terminal 5

This Civil Engineering special issue takes an in-depth look at this highly complex major infrastructure project that was delivered on time and on budget.  As well as looking at the design and construction, this journal provides an overview of the history of the T5 programme, and reviews the approach to managing risk, safety and sustainability.
Simon Fullalove.
Published May 2008.
Pedestrian facilities: engineering and geometric design

This deals exclusively with the engineering and numerical design aspects of pedestrian facilities such as footways, uncontrolled and controlled crossings along roads and at junctions, roundabouts and driveways, where pedestrian and vehicles interact.  It focuses on the dimensional aspects of pedestrian facilities and the design of individual elements of a pedestrian's route.
John Schoon.
Published May 2010.
Jubilee Line extension: from concept to completion

A major reference work detailing the story of London Underground's award-winning Jubilee Line Extension.  It looks at how it came into being, how it was planned, designed, built and commissioned, and how the Millennium deadline was met.  The project set new standards for public transport and is considered a major construction achievement.
R Mitchell.
Published March 2003.
Proceedings of the ICE - Transport

This regular peer-reviewed journal covers all aspects of planning, design, construction, maintenance and project management for the movement of goods and people.  Topics include transport planning and policy, tranffic management, airports, infrastructure projects, the economic and environmental aspects of urban and inter-urban transportation systems.  

Further publications

Further publications on transport can be found in the ICE Virtual Library(many of which are freely available) or at Thomas Telford Bookshop.