Traffic Flow Theory, Second Edition dissects everyday traffic phenomena, detailing characteristics, mechanisms, and dynamics through multi-level modeling approaches (macroscopic, microscopic, mesoscopic, and picoscopic) to explain why these phenomena occur and how they can be effectively simulated. The book then explores the practical applications of these simulations and contributes new, research-informed evidence showing that integrating the various analytical frameworks leads to a unified perspective—with significant benefits for optimizing safety and efficiency in transportation systems.

With its comprehensive, coherent, and self-contained treatment, this book is set to become a staple reference for a broad transportation engineering audience and a valuable resource for readers in interconnected disciplines.

• Takes an easy-to-follow, progressive learning approach
• Reflects the state of the art through updates and newly added materials
• Draws from many real-world examples to solidly root a reader’s understanding of key concepts
• Includes a whole new section, expanding on field theory aspects to bridge gaps between modeling frameworks and to ultimately systematize a unified perspective of analysis