Natural Systems Integrated with Transportation Planning

Natural science information can be used to more sensitively locate major urbanization components such as new communities and major components of the national transportation system, such as airports. The public decision-maker needs this information displayed in a systematic, usable form so that the consequences of all alternative choices are apparent prior to the final decision. The integration of the natural sciences, evolving operations research techniques and community development tools appear to offer a procedure for producing this vital planning ingredient.