Motorization and road traffic. Yelkin B.P., Andronov R.V.

The concept of motorization as a process of saturation of the environment by cars is revealed to meet the needs of residents of territories in the movement of goods and passengers. The value of road transport and the process of motorization in the sustainable development of territories and states is considered. The transport process is analyzed, its features, history and trends in the development of vehicles are noted. The quality of transport services and the efficiency of cargo transportation on cars was evaluated in comparison with other modes of transport. The features and problems of traffic in cities are noted. The experience of highly automated countries of the world is shown in the struggle against incentive phenomena on the roads. The negative consequences of motorization are shown. An assessment of the influence of the transport complex on the environment and methods of reducing pressure on nature are evaluated. For students of transport areas of training, as well as road traffic specialists and traffic organizers. It can be useful to architects, economists, owners of personal transport.