7 New Transportation Books Reshaping the Industry in 2025

After analyzing decades of road safety data, Wes Marshall reveals a startling truth: the methods traffic engineers rely on lack solid scientific backing, often prioritizing speed and capacity over human safety. You’ll gain insight into how entrenched industry practices and outdated research shape dangerous road designs, and why shifting this mindset is critical. Chapters dissect common misconceptions like blaming human error and misusing safety data, offering a fresh perspective on engineering’s role in road fatalities. If you're involved in urban planning, civil engineering, or concerned about community safety, this book challenges you to rethink how streets should serve people, not just vehicles.

When preparing for the PE Civil Transportation Depth exam, Promothes Saha's collection of 50 practice problems offers targeted preparation that cuts to the core of what you need to master. The book’s layout, with solutions tucked at the end, encourages you to test yourself and identify weak spots efficiently. You’ll engage with realistic scenarios that mirror actual exam challenges, sharpening your problem-solving skills in transportation engineering concepts. This straightforward approach suits engineers focused on exam readiness rather than broad theory, making it ideal if you want intensive practice on key topics without distractions.

This tailored book explores the latest breakthroughs and developments shaping transportation in 2025, focusing on your unique background and goals. It reveals cutting-edge insights into emerging technologies, sustainability advances, and evolving mobility solutions that are redefining how people and goods move. By concentrating on topics that match your interests, this personalized guide dives deeply into new research and discoveries, helping you stay ahead in a rapidly transforming field. Throughout the book, you examine innovations such as AI-driven transit planning, advances in autonomous vehicles, and novel infrastructure approaches. This personalized approach ensures you engage directly with material relevant to your objectives, making your learning both efficient and highly applicable.

DK's extensive encyclopedia opens up the world of transportation through vivid 3D illustrations and detailed photographs, making complex engineering concepts accessible to curious minds aged 9 and up. You get a hands-on look inside car engines, jet propulsion, helicopter rotors, and ocean liners, revealing how these machines operate and what innovations are shaping greener, more efficient travel. The book also highlights record-breaking vehicles and emerging technologies, helping you understand not just the mechanics but the history and future of transportation. It's a solid pick if you're fascinated by how things move and want a visually rich, informative guide that bridges basic science with real-world applications.

What happens when you combine a thorough breakdown of TSA protocols with targeted exam preparation? Philip Martin McCaulay delivers a focused guide that walks you through every aspect of the Transportation Security Officer role, from understanding TSA's mission to mastering X-ray imaging and conflict resolution. You get specific insights into the exam structure, detailed examples of security threat recognition, and practical tips for test day that cut through the noise of generic study aids. If you're aiming for a career in transportation security, this book provides the nuts-and-bolts knowledge to build confidence and competence, especially in passenger screening and federal regulations.

Drawing from extensive research and global transit trends, Paul Comfort offers a thorough examination of public transportation's evolving landscape in this updated edition. You'll explore how emerging technologies like hydrogen fuel, AI-driven planning, and autonomous vehicles are reshaping the future of transit systems. Specific chapters delve into sustainability initiatives and the challenges posed by workforce shortages and infrastructure demands post-pandemic. If you’re involved in transit planning or policy, this book gives you a clear-eyed view of the innovations and practical considerations shaping public transportation’s next era.

This tailored book explores the rapidly evolving world of sustainable and autonomous transit solutions, focusing on the latest breakthroughs shaping public transportation in 2025. It examines emerging technologies, policy shifts, and innovative transit models that promise greater efficiency and environmental benefits. By matching your specific interests and background, this personalized guide delves into the nuances of electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles, AI integration in transit networks, and evolving urban mobility designs. It offers a unique opportunity to stay ahead of discoveries and adapt your knowledge to future challenges in public transit planning and implementation.

What happens when decades of exam expertise meet the evolving demands of civil transportation? PPI’s PE Civil Transportation Review Manual captures the latest 2024 NCEES exam specifications with precision, updating a trusted legacy for a new generation. You’ll gain focused mastery over topics like traffic engineering, geometric highway design, and pavement structures, with over 180 practice problems directly linked to official design standards such as AASHTO and MUTCD. This manual suits engineers preparing for the PE exam who need to navigate both theory and practical design standards efficiently.

After decades of research in urban economics, Kenneth Small and Erik T. Verhoef bring fresh perspectives on how evolving factors like climate change, car-sharing, and autonomous vehicles reshape city transport. You’ll get a solid grasp of forecasting demand, pricing strategies, and investment decisions backed by real-world case studies from Norway’s congestion charges to US freeway tolls. The book dives into aviation economics too, expanding beyond ground transit with insights on airline networks and airport capacity management. If you're tackling urban transport challenges or policy design, this book gives you the analytical tools and economic frameworks to navigate complex decision-making effectively.