How are decisions about transportation priorities and policies made? What are the social costs when highways divide communities or leave them behind, or when an airport is expanded near a poor neighborhood? In an age of indiscriminate terrorism, how do we secure key nodes on transport systems in ways that don’t unreasonably constrict those very systems? Should transportation systems be publicly or privately funded and managed? What are the social and financial costs of gridlock in our cities?

The Encyclopedia of Transportation: Social Science and Policy will address such questions and introduces students to the vital topic of transportation via the lens of multiple disciplines within the social sciences and related fields including geography, public policy, business, and economics. Standing apart from existing reference works on transportation focusing on historical or on technical aspects; this academic work is centered on current social, economic, and policy aspects. Four volumes are included in the set containing approximately 700 signed entries with cross-references and suggestions for further readings. The signed articles are accompanied by pedagogical elements, including the Reader’s Guide, Chronology of Transportation Policy, Resource Guide, Glossary, and thorough index.

This comprehensive project will be marketed to academic and public libraries as a print and digital product available to students via the library’s electronic services. The General Editor, who will be reviewing each submission to the project, is Dr. Mark Garrett, Ohio State University.

If you are interested in contributing to this cutting-edge reference, it is a unique opportunity to contribute to the contemporary literature, redefining sociological issues in today’s terms. Moreover, it can be a notable publication addition to your CV/resume and broaden your publishing credits. SAGE Publications offers an honorarium ranging from SAGE book credits for smaller articles up to a free set of the printed product for contributions totaling 10,000 words or more.

The list of available articles (excel file) is linked, please select the articles that best fit your expertise and interests. Email your selection to me and I will confirm availability and assignment. Additionally, the Sample Article, Submission Guidelines and Reader’s Guide are provided which detail article specifications.

Please provide your CV or a brief summary of your academic/publishing credentials in related disciplines.