ABSTRACT

Transportation infrastructure has always played a significant role in maintaining the quality of life of people and the economy of the countries around the world. In the past, users expected safe and secure transportation. Recent advances in technologies, such as the Internet and air transportation, have led to rapid globalization and the increased significance of our transportation infrastructure. This has also changed the expectations of transportation users as well as stakeholders. Uninterrupted mobility and reliability, besides safety and security, are now expected to maintain competitive advantage.